Artificial Intelligence: A Beginner’s Guide - Takeaways - MDSpire

Artificial Intelligence: A Beginner’s Guide

Welcome to the “Artificial Intelligence” column, where various OD experts in this area will answer common questions being asked by their colleagues.

  • By

  • DAVID L. KADING, OD, FAAO

  • June 2, 2025

  • 3 min

Share

  • 1

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is defined as a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions based on human-defined objectives.

  • 2

    There are three main categories of AI: Narrow AI, General AI, and Super AI, with Narrow AI being the only type currently in existence.

  • 3

    Narrow AI includes Reactive Machine AI, which performs specific tasks without memory, and Limited Memory AI, which uses memory to make decisions.

  • 4

    Examples of AI in optometry include autorefractors and corneal topography, which enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient risk assessment.

  • 5

    AI technology is evolving to improve teleoptometry and electronic health records, requiring interconnectivity for effective patient data sharing.

Original Source(s)

Artificial Intelligence: A Beginner’s Guide

  • by DAVID L. KADING, OD, FAAO

  • June 2, 2025

Related Content

Contact Lenses: Stand Out With Specialty Lenses

At Infinity Eye Care, the decision to focus on specialty lenses wasn’t just about expanding services—it was about defining our clinical identity.

Permanent J-Code for Epioxa

Glaukos secures permanent J-code from CMS ahead of July rollout

  • April 22, 2026

  • 2 min
Corneal Crosslinking Reimbursement<br>In Its Tenth Year

Providing crosslinking procedures in an ophthalmology practice is not for the faint of heart. Ultimately, despite its clinical importance, offering crosslinking remains financially challenging for many practices.