AI-assisted eye screening could improve access to care for underserved populations

AI-assisted eye screening could improve access to care for underserved populations

A new study from the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that artificial intelligence may help address long-standing gaps in eye care for people with diabetes. Researchers found that African American patients were more likely to receive referrals for eye exams when screened with an AI-assisted diagnostic tool. The findings offer early evidence that technology could improve access to care for underserved populations. The resul…