International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems/International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 920 - 920
Published: Oct. 25, 2022
<span
lang="EN-US">The
detection
of
keratoconus
has
been
a
difficult
and
arduous
process
over
the
years
for
ophthalmologists
who
have
devised
traditional
approaches
diagnosis
including
slit-lamp
examination
observation
thinning
corneal.
The
main
contribution
this
paper
is
using
deep
learning
models
namely
Resnet50
EfficientNet
to
not
just
detect
whether
an
eye
infected
with
or
but
also
accurately
stages
infection
mild,
moderate,
advanced.
dataset
used
consists
corneal
topographic
maps
pentacam
images.
Individually
achieved
97%
94%
accuracy
on
dataset.
We
employed
class
activated
(CAM)
observe
help
visualize
which
areas
images
are
utilized
when
making
classifications
different
keratoconus.
Using
predict
severity
can
drastically
speed
up
provide
accurate
results
at
same
time.</span>
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: June 20, 2023
Keratoconus
is
the
most
common
corneal
ectatic
disorder.
It
characterized
by
progressive
thinning
with
resultant
irregular
astigmatism
and
myopia.
Its
prevalence
has
been
estimated
at
1:375
to
1:2,000
people
globally,
a
considerably
higher
rate
in
younger
populations.
Over
past
two
decades,
there
was
paradigm
shift
management
of
keratoconus.
The
treatment
expanded
significantly
from
conservative
(e.g.,
spectacles
contact
lenses
wear)
penetrating
keratoplasty
many
other
therapeutic
refractive
modalities,
including
cross-linking
(with
various
protocols/techniques),
combined
CXL-keratorefractive
surgeries,
intracorneal
ring
segments,
anterior
lamellar
keratoplasty,
more
recently,
Bowman's
layer
transplantation,
stromal
keratophakia,
regeneration.
Several
recent
large
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS)
have
identified
important
genetic
mutations
relevant
keratoconus,
facilitating
development
potential
gene
therapy
targeting
keratoconus
halting
disease
progression.
In
addition,
attempts
made
leverage
power
artificial
intelligence-assisted
algorithms
enabling
earlier
detection
progression
prediction
this
review,
we
provide
comprehensive
overview
current
emerging
propose
algorithm
for
systematically
guiding
clinical
entity.
American Journal of Ophthalmology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
251, P. 126 - 142
Published: Dec. 19, 2022
To
optimize
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
algorithms
to
integrate
Scheimpflug-based
corneal
tomography
and
biomechanics
enhance
ectasia
detection.Multicenter
cross-sectional
case-control
retrospective
study.A
total
of
3886
unoperated
eyes
from
3412
patients
had
Pentacam
Corvis
ST
(Oculus
Optikgeräte
GmbH)
examinations.
The
database
included
1
eye
randomly
selected
1680
normal
(N)
1181
"bilateral"
keratoconus
(KC)
patients,
along
with
551
topography
very
asymmetric
(VAE-NT),
their
474
ectatic
(VAE-E)
eyes.
current
TBIv1
(tomographic-biomechanical
index)
was
tested,
an
optimized
AI
algorithm
developed
for
augmenting
accuracy.The
area
under
the
receiver
operating
characteristic
curve
(AUC)
discriminating
clinical
(KC
VAE-E)
0.999
(98.5%
sensitivity;
98.6%
specificity
[cutoff:
0.5]),
VAE-NT,
0.899
(76%
89.1%
0.29]).
A
novel
random
forest
(TBIv2),
18
features
in
156
trees
using
10-fold
cross-validation,
a
significantly
higher
AUC
(0.945;
DeLong,
P
<
.0001)
detecting
VAE-NT
(84.4%
sensitivity
90.1%
specificity;
cutoff:
0.43;
similar
(0.999;
=
.818;
98.7%
99.2%
0.8]).
Considering
all
cases,
TBIv2
(0.985)
than
(0.974;
.0001).AI
optimization
biomechanical
assessments
augments
accuracy
detection,
characterizing
susceptibility
diverse
group.
Some
VAE
may
have
true
unilateral
ectasia.
Machine
learning
considering
additional
data,
including
epithelial
thickness
or
other
parameters
multimodal
refractive
imaging,
will
continuously
accuracy.
NOTE:
Publication
this
article
is
sponsored
by
American
Ophthalmological
Society.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1689 - 1689
Published: May 10, 2023
Detection
of
early
clinical
keratoconus
(KCN)
is
a
challenging
task,
even
for
expert
clinicians.
In
this
study,
we
propose
deep
learning
(DL)
model
to
address
challenge.
We
first
used
Xception
and
InceptionResNetV2
DL
architectures
extract
features
from
three
different
corneal
maps
collected
1371
eyes
examined
in
an
eye
clinic
Egypt.
then
fused
using
detect
subclinical
forms
KCN
more
accurately
robustly.
obtained
area
under
the
receiver
operating
characteristic
curves
(AUC)
0.99
accuracy
range
97-100%
distinguish
normal
with
established
KCN.
further
validated
based
on
independent
dataset
213
Iraq
AUCs
0.91-0.92
88-92%.
The
proposed
step
toward
improving
detection
Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 63 - 115
Published: Nov. 13, 2023
The
increasing
availability
of
data
and
computing
power
has
made
machine
learning
(ML)
a
viable
approach
to
faster,
more
efficient
healthcare
delivery.
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
33(5), P. 407 - 417
Published: July 12, 2022
Purpose
of
review
Artificial
intelligence
has
advanced
rapidly
in
recent
years
and
provided
powerful
tools
to
aid
with
the
diagnosis,
management,
treatment
ophthalmic
diseases.
This
article
aims
most
current
clinical
artificial
applications
anterior
segment
diseases,
an
emphasis
on
microbial
keratitis,
keratoconus,
dry
eye
syndrome,
Fuchs
endothelial
dystrophy.
Recent
findings
Most
approaches
have
focused
developing
deep
learning
algorithms
based
various
imaging
modalities.
Algorithms
been
developed
detect
differentiate
keratitis
classes
quantify
features.
may
early
detection
staging
keratoconus.
Many
advances
made
detect,
segment,
features
syndrome
Fuchs.
There
is
significant
variability
reporting
methodology,
patient
population,
outcome
metrics.
Summary
shows
great
promise
detecting,
diagnosing,
grading,
measuring
a
need
for
standardization
improve
transparency,
validity,
comparability
algorithms.
Medical Hypothesis Discovery & Innovation in Ophthalmology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 44 - 54
Published: July 1, 2024
Keratoconus
(KCN)
is
characterized
by
gradual
thinning
and
steepening
of
the
cornea,
which
can
lead
to
significant
vision
problems
owing
high
astigmatism,
corneal
scarring,
or
even
perforation.
The
detection
KCN
in
its
early
stages
crucial
for
effective
treatment.
In
this
review,
we
describe
current
advances
diagnosis
treatment
KCN.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 460 - 460
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Keratoconus
is
a
progressive
corneal
disorder
that
can
lead
to
irreversible
visual
impairment
if
not
detected
early.
Despite
its
high
prevalence,
early
diagnosis
often
delayed,
especially
in
low-to-middle-income
countries
due
limited
awareness
and
restricted
access
advanced
diagnostic
tools
such
as
topography,
tomography,
optical
coherence
biomechanical
assessments.
These
technologies
are
essential
for
identifying
early-stage
keratoconus,
yet
their
cost
limits
accessibility
resource-limited
settings.
While
portability
important
accessibility,
the
sensitivity
specificity
of
must
be
considered
primary
metrics
ensure
accurate
effective
detection
keratoconus.
This
review
examines
both
traditional
techniques,
including
use
machine
learning
artificial
intelligence,
enhance
diagnosis.
Artificial
intelligence-based
approaches
show
significant
potential
transforming
keratoconus
by
improving
accuracy
diagnosis,
when
combined
with
imaging
devices.
Notable
innovations
include
SmartKC,
smartphone-based
machine-learning
application,
mobile
topography
through
null-screen
test,
Smartphone-based
Keratograph,
providing
affordable
portable
solutions.
Additionally,
contrast
testing
demonstrates
detection,
although
precise
platform
routine
clinical
has
established.
The
emphasizes
need
increased
among
clinicians,
particularly
underserved
regions,
advocates
development
accessible,
low-cost
tools.
Further
research
needed
validate
effectiveness
these
emerging
detecting
Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. 296 - 303
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
challenges
in
diagnosing
keratoconus
(KC)
have
led
researchers
to
explore
the
use
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
as
a
diagnostic
tool.
AI
has
emerged
new
way
improve
efficiency
KC
diagnosis.
This
study
analyzed
modality
for
KC.