Two of the more common eye diseases, macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema, may now be detected by artificial intelligence researchers say. The AI tool can scan optical coherence tomography and make a decision as to whether the person should be referred for treatment within 30 seconds. Even more astounding, it can do so with a 95% accurate rate.
As much as 75% of Americans need some sort of vision correction. Scientists and doctors are not sure exactly why that is the case, but it is rather concerning. However, one trend in society that is concerning is the increased exposure to blue light due to our ingrained use of technology like computers, tablets and smartphones.
If you need vision correction, you at least want to make sure that you look your best, right? There are so many stylish and attractive frames available to complement everyone, it’s a great time to be wearing glasses.
The CDC, Centers For Disease Control, is reporting in a new study that almost one-third of adults and teenagers report wearing their contacts while either showering or swimming.
Don’t you love to see the awesome? We do, and awesome has come in the form of 16 year-old Kavya Kopparapu, who has developed an app, and a 3-D printed device, for the smartphone that can diagnose diabetic retinopathy. How amazing is that!
