British AI Technology Diagnoses Heart Disease and Diabetes Through the Eye
Researchers in the UK are developing an innovative AI-based technique to detect chronic diseases early by analyzing eye images, backed by significant government funding.
British researchers are testing a new artificial intelligence technology designed to diagnose heart disease and diabetes. The method relies on analyzing high-resolution images of the eye to identify early signs of these conditions.
The research project focuses on examining blood vessels and neural tissues at the back of the eye. Researchers plan to compare observed changes in these images against patients' medical records to ensure high diagnostic accuracy.
The Northern Ophthalmic Research and Innovation Centre has secured 12.2 million pounds in government funding to advance the development of this medical technology.
Looking ahead, the research team aims to expand the scope of this technology to study indicators of stroke and dementia through eye imaging.