Deep
learning
(DL)
models
trained
on
retinal
imaging
has
grown
into
a
lively
area
of
research
at
the
intersection
medical
diagnostics
and
image
analysis
(MIA).
Numerous
studies
have
shown
that
convolutional
neural
networks
(CNNs)
are
capable
classifying
diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
from
color
fundus
(CF)
with
accuracies
equivalent
to
human
clinical
experts.
Several
years
investigation
led
first-ever
FDA-approved
autonomous
intelligent
system,
IDx-DR,
which
automatically
diagnoses
DR
CF
images.
Considering
ongoing
biomarkers
associated
neuropsychiatric
pathologies,
potential
for
computational
(RIA)
automatic
detection
disorders
(NPDs)
is
compelling
area.
This
chapter
reports
methods
results
DL
model
development
validation
study.
were
classify
optical
coherence
tomography
(OCT)
individuals
NPDs
matched
healthy
controls
(HCs).
The
study
sample
was
obtained
UK
Biobank
(UKBB),
large-scale
biomedical
database
containing
85,000
participants.
After
inclusion
exclusion
criteria
applied,
50
cases
identified
in
NPD
group,
three
HCs
each
case
(total
n=200).
Low-quality
OCT
excluded,
remaining
images
split
training,
validation,
test
datasets.
Ten
modality
average
classification
48.3%
62.9%
imaging,
respectively.
Results
this
both
support
refute
two
also
used
train
tasked
-
wherein
one
very
high
performance
another
low
performance.
line
still
early
should
be
considered
preliminary
exploratory.
However,
conjunction
larger
body
concerning
identifying
neurobiological
substrates
NPDs,
study's
indicate
limited
long-term
translation
potential.--Author's
abstract
JAMA Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
80(5), P. 478 - 478
Published: March 22, 2023
Importance
The
potential
association
of
schizophrenia
with
distinct
retinal
changes
is
clinical
interest
but
has
been
challenging
to
investigate
because
a
lack
sufficiently
large
and
detailed
cohorts.
Objective
To
the
between
biomarkers
from
multimodal
imaging
(oculomics)
in
real-world
population.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
cross-sectional
analysis
used
data
retrospective
cohort
154
830
patients
40
years
older
AlzEye
study,
which
linked
ophthalmic
hospital
admission
across
England.
Patients
attended
Moorfields
Eye
Hospital,
secondary
care
principal
central
site,
4
district
hubs,
5
satellite
clinics
around
London,
United
Kingdom,
had
during
study
period
(January
2008
April
2018).
Data
were
analyzed
January
2022
July
2022.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Retinovascular
optic
nerve
indices
computed
color
fundus
photography.
Macular
fiber
layer
(RNFL)
ganglion
cell–inner
plexiform
(mGC-IPL)
thicknesses
extracted
optical
coherence
tomography.
Linear
mixed-effects
models
examine
biomarkers.
Results
A
total
485
individuals
(747
eyes)
(mean
[SD]
age,
64.9
[12.2];
258
[53.2%]
female)
100
931
(165
400
without
65.9
[13.7];
53
253
[52.8%]
included
after
images
underwent
quality
control
potentially
confounding
conditions
excluded.
Individuals
more
likely
have
hypertension
(407
[83.9%]
vs
49
971
[48.0%])
diabetes
(364
[75.1%]
28
762
[27.6%]).
group
thinner
mGC-IPL
(−4.05
μm,
95%
CI,
−5.40
−2.69;
P
=
5.4
×
10
−9
),
persisted
when
investigating
only
(−3.99
μm;
−6.67
−1.30;
.004)
or
just
those
55
younger
(−2.90
−5.55
−0.24;
.03).
On
adjusted
analysis,
fractal
dimension
among
vascular
variables
was
reduced
(−0.14
units;
−0.22
−0.05;
.001),
although
this
not
present
excluding
diabetes.
Conclusions
Relevance
In
measurable
differences
neural
integrity
retina.
Differences
vasculature
mostly
higher
prevalence
schizophrenia.
role
features
as
adjunct
outcomes
warrants
further
investigation.
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(2), P. 464 - 482
Published: Dec. 11, 2023
Abstract
Introduction
Abnormal
findings
on
optical
coherence
tomography
(OCT)
and
electroretinography
(ERG)
have
been
reported
in
participants
with
schizophrenia
spectrum
disorders
(SSDs).
This
study
aims
to
reveal
the
pooled
standard
mean
difference
(SMD)
retinal
parameters
OCT
ERG
among
SSDs
healthy
controls
their
association
demographic
characteristics,
clinical
symptoms,
smoking,
diabetes
mellitus,
hypertension.
Methods
Using
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
of
Science,
PSYNDEX,
we
searched
literature
from
inception
March
31,
2023,
using
specific
search
terms.
was
registered
PROSPERO
(CRD4202235795)
conducted
according
PRISMA
2020.
Results
We
included
65
studies
systematic
review
44
meta-analysis.
Participants
showed
thinning
peripapillary
nerve
fiber
layer
(pRNFL),
macular
ganglion
cell
layer-
inner
plexiform
layer,
thickness
all
other
segments
macula.
A
meta-analysis
that
excluded
SSD
hypertension
no
change
results,
except
for
pRNFL
inferior
nasal
thickness.
Furthermore,
a
significant
found
SMD
temporal
between
left
right
eyes.
Meta-regression
analysis
revealed
an
duration
illness,
positive
negative
symptoms.
In
angiography,
differences
were
foveal
avascular
zone
superficial
vessel
density
controls.
flash
ERG,
reduced
amplitude
both
a-
b-waves
under
photopic
scotopic
conditions
participants.
latency
a-wave
significantly
shorter
comparison
HCs.
Discussion
Considering
prior
report
unaffected
first-degree
relatives
results
meta-analysis,
suggest
changes
trait
state
aspects.
Future
longitudinal
multimodal
imaging
are
needed
clarify
pathophysiological
mechanisms
these
utility
individual
patient
monitoring
efforts.
Ophthalmology and Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 1427 - 1451
Published: April 17, 2024
Chronic,
non-communicable
diseases
present
a
major
barrier
to
living
long
and
healthy
life.
In
many
cases,
early
diagnosis
can
facilitate
prevention,
monitoring,
treatment
efforts,
improving
patient
outcomes.
There
is
therefore
critical
need
make
screening
techniques
as
accessible,
unintimidating,
cost-effective
possible.
The
association
between
ocular
biomarkers
systemic
health
disease
(oculomics)
presents
an
attractive
opportunity
for
detection
of
diseases,
ophthalmic
are
often
relatively
low-cost,
fast,
non-invasive.
this
review,
we
highlight
the
key
associations
structural
in
eye
four
globally
leading
causes
morbidity
mortality:
cardiovascular
disease,
cancer,
neurodegenerative
metabolic
disease.
We
observe
that
particularly
promising
target
oculomics,
with
detected
multiple
structures.
Cardiovascular
choroid,
retinal
vasculature,
nerve
fiber
layer,
eyelid,
tear
fluid,
lens,
vasculature.
contrast,
only
fluid
emerged
cancer.
retina
rich
source
oculomics
data,
analysis
which
has
been
enhanced
by
artificial
intelligence-based
tools.
Although
not
all
disease-specific,
limiting
their
current
diagnostic
utility,
future
research
will
likely
benefit
from
combining
data
various
structures
improve
specificity,
well
active
design,
development,
optimization
instruments
specific
signatures,
thus
facilitating
differential
diagnoses.
Long-term
stop
people
lives.
help
prevent,
monitor,
treat
patients'
health.
order
diagnose
tools
easy
patients
access,
painless,
low-cost.
may
provide
solution.
discuss
link
changes
types
long-term
that,
together,
kill
most
population:
(1)
(affecting
heart
and/or
blood).
(2)
Cancer
(abnormal
growth
cells).
(3)
Neurodegenerative
brain
nervous
system).
(4)
Metabolic
(problems
storing,
accessing,
using
body's
fuel).
show
leaves
tell-tale
signs
lots
different
parts
eye.
Signs
mostly
found
back
eye,
cancer
be
fluid.
seen
them
tell
us
what
is.
believe
understand
more
about
how
detect
it
if
combine
information
within
develop
new
these
Psychiatry Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
339, P. 116106 - 116106
Published: July 26, 2024
We
examined
the
relationship
between
genetic
risk
for
schizophrenia
(SZ),
using
polygenic
scores
(PRSs),
and
retinal
morphological
alterations.
Retinal
structural
vascular
indices
derived
from
optical
coherence
tomography
(OCT)
color
fundus
photography
(CFP)
PRSs
SZ
were
analyzed
in
N
=
35,024
individuals
prospective
cohort
study,
United
Kingdom
Biobank
(UKB).
Results
indicated
that
macular
ganglion
cell-inner
plexiform
layer
(mGC-IPL)
thickness
was
significantly
inversely
related
to
PRS
SZ,
this
strongest
within
higher
quintiles
independent
of
potential
confounders
age.
PRS,
however,
unrelated
characteristics,
with
exception
venular
tortuosity,
other
(macular
nerve
fiber
[mRNFL],
inner
nuclear
[INL],
cup-to-disc
ratio
[CDR]).
Additionally,
association
greater
reduced
mGC-IPL
only
significant
participants
40-49
50-59
age
groups,
not
those
60-69
group.
These
findings
suggest
thinning
is
associated
a
predisposition
may
reflect
neurodevelopmental
and/or
neurodegenerative
processes
inherent
SZ.
microvasculature
alterations,
be
secondary
consequences
do
appear
Schizophrenia Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
48(4), P. 728 - 737
Published: May 9, 2022
Abstract
Schizophrenia
is
increasingly
recognized
as
a
systemic
disease,
characterized
by
dysregulation
in
multiple
physiological
systems
(eg,
neural,
cardiovascular,
endocrine).
Many
of
these
changes
are
observed
early
the
first
psychotic
episode,
and
people
at
high
risk
for
disorder.
Expanding
search
biomarkers
schizophrenia
beyond
genes,
blood,
brain
may
allow
inexpensive,
noninvasive,
objective
markers
diagnosis,
phenotype,
treatment
response,
prognosis.
Several
anatomic
physiologic
aspects
eye
have
shown
promise
health
range
neurological
disorders,
heart,
kidney,
endocrine,
other
impairments
medical
conditions.
In
schizophrenia,
thinning
volume
loss
retinal
neural
layers
been
observed,
associated
with
illness
progression,
loss,
cognitive
impairment.
Retinal
microvascular
also
observed.
Abnormal
pupil
responses
corneal
nerve
disintegration
related
to
function
structure
schizophrenia.
addition,
studying
can
inform
about
emerging
neuroinflammatory,
metabolic
diseases
psychosis,
causes
several
visual
Application
methods
oculomics,
or
eye-based
non-ophthalmological
pathology,
study
has
potential
provide
tools
patient
monitoring
data-driven
prediction,
well
clarifying
pathophysiology
course
illness.
Given
their
demonstrated
utility
neuropsychiatry,
we
recommend
greater
adoption
research
care.
Biomarkers in Neuropsychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100084 - 100084
Published: Feb. 3, 2024
A
subset
of
individuals
with
schizophrenia
(SZ)
are
thought
to
have
a
microvascular
component
their
illness
studies
demonstrating
alterations
in
retinal
superficial,
deep,
and
choroidal
microvasculature
networks.
However,
the
direction
location
these
differed
across
studies.
In
recent
study,
we
reported
that
SZ
demonstrated
lower
superficial
layer
density
than
healthy
control
(HC)
group.
The
current
study
investigated
characteristics
deep
vascular
SZ,
including
examining
consistency
findings
two
layers.
We
included
28
diagnosis
or
schizoaffective
disorder,
37
HCs.
Optical
coherence
tomography
angiography
(OCTA)
data
was
collected
measure
perfusion
density,
skeletonized
vessel
diameter
index,
fractal
dimension.
conducted
between-group
comparisons
examine
differences
OCTA
variables
between
HC
groups.
trend
analysis
determine
if
reflected
linear
according
age
length
Spearman
correlations
were
associations
density.
Individuals
significantly
bilateral
as
well
left
eye
Results
showed
indices
decreased
duration,
older
lowest
values
younger
controls
highest
for
all
at
least
one
eye.
Lower
also
associated
layer.
Overall,
results
suggest
present
multiple
layers
they
may
be
useful
visual
system
biomarkers
neurovascular
changes
disorder.