AI Could Help in Preventing Diabetes-Linked Blindness
Diabetic retinopathy is a severe eye condition that can cause blindness in individuals with diabetes. It develops when high levels of blood sugar damage blood vessels found in the retina. American guidelines encourage individuals with type II diabetes to be screened at diagnosis, then once every year if no issue comes up. On the other hand, the NHS encourages diabetics to go for eye screening every 1 or 2 years. To screen for the condition, health professionals take pictures of the eye’s rear interior wall. While screening can help prevent vision loss, not every patient can access these services, primarily…