We report on the prediction performance of artificial intelligence components embedded into a telehealth platform underlying a newly established eye screening service connecting metropolitan-based ophthalmologists to patients in remote indigenous communities in Northern Territory and Queensland. Two AI-based components embedded into the telehealth platform were evaluated on retinal images collected from 328 unique patients: an image quality alert system and a diabetic retinopathy detection system. Compared to ophthalmologists, at an individual image level, the image quality detection algorithm was correct 72% of the time, and 85% accurate at a patient level. The retinopathy detection algorithm was correct 85% accurate at an individual image level, and 87% accurate at a patient level. This evaluation provides assurances for future service models using AI to complement and support decisions of eye health assessment teams.
Details
Title
Automated Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis for Improved Clinical Decision Support
Authors/Creators
Justin Boyle - CSIRO, Australian E-Health Research Centre
Janardhan Vignarajan - CSIRO, Australian E-Health Research Centre
Sajib Saha - CSIRO, Australian E-Health Research Centre
Contributors
Jen Bichel-Findlay (Editor)
Paula Otero (Editor)
Phillip Scott (Editor)
Elaine Huesing (Editor)
Publication Details
MEDINFO 2023 — The Future Is Accessible, Vol.310, pp.1490-1491
Conference
19th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics: MEDINFO 2023 — The Future Is Accessible, Sydney, Australia (08/07/2023–12/07/2023)