AI predicts vision loss in keratoconus patients years before symptoms

An AI tool can predict blindness risk from keratoconus years before symptoms appear. Researchers developed the AI to analyze eye scans and patient data, identifying high-risk individuals for early intervention. This allows for timely treatments like cross-linking to prevent vision loss. The technology, developed by Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London, analyzed over 36,000 eye scans. It aims to reduce unnecessary monitoring for low-risk patients and improve overall eye care efficiency.