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Overcoming Challenges in Ophthalmology: Using Artificial Intelligence to Personalize Care

  • Authors: Richard F. Spaide, MD; Aaron Lee, MD, MSc; Tariq Aslam, DM, FRCSEd, MBChB, PhD
  • CPD Released: 6/30/2020
  • THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT
  • Valid for credit through: 6/30/2021, 11:59 PM EST
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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This educational activity is intended for an international audience of non-US ophthalmologists.

The goal of this activity is to increase clinicians' knowledge of the latest data on the use of deep learning (DL) systems in the diagnosis and prognosis of eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, as well as the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmology.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • DL approaches being used in ophthalmology imaging to aid in the diagnosis or prognosis of conditions that cause blindness 
    • Advances in digital monitoring for conditions that cause blindness
    • Challenges in implementing DL approaches in ophthalmology


Disclosures

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Moderator

  • Richard F. Spaide, MD

    Vitreous, Retina, Macula Consultants of New York
    New York, New York, United States

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Richard R. Spaide, MD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: 
    Served as an advisor or consultant for: Bayer HealthCare; Genentech, Inc.; Heidelberg Engineering; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Roche Holdings AG; Topcon Medical Systems
     

Panelists

  • Aaron Lee, MD, MSc

    Assistant Professor        
    Department of Ophthalmology
    University of Washington
    Seattle, Washington, United States
     

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Aaron Lee, MD, MSc, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: 
    Served as an advisor or consultant for: Genentech, Inc.; Topcon; Verana Health
    Received grants for clinical research from: Carl Zeiss; Microsoft; NVIDIA; Santen
     

  • Tariq Aslam, DM, FRCSEd, MBChB, PhD

    Consultant Ophthalmologist
    Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
    University of Manchester
    Manchester, United Kingdom
     

    Disclosures

    Served as an advisor or consultant for: Allergan, Inc.; Bausch & Lomb Inc.; Bayer HealthCare; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Thea Pharmaceuticals
    Served as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Allergan, Inc.; Bausch & Lomb Inc.; Bayer HealthCare; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Thea Pharmaceuticals; Topcon
    Received grants for clinical research from: Bayer HealthCare; Canon; Thea Pharmaceuticals 
     

Editors

  • Shanthi Voorn, PhD

    Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Shanthi Voorn, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

  • Yoji Yamaguchi, MA

    Associate Scientific Content Manager, WebMD Global, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

Content Reviewers

  • Dr Laura Blackburn

    Head of Science, PHG Foundation

    Disclosures

    Dr Laura Blackburn has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

  • Robert Morris, PharmD

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance

     

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Robert Morris, PharmD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
    Served as an advisor or consultant for: ViiV Healthcare
    Owns stock, stock options, or bonds from: GlaxoSmithKline 
     


Accreditation Statements

    For Physicians

  • The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (FPM) has reviewed and approved the content of this educational activity and allocated it .25 continuing professional development credits (CPD).

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CPD

Overcoming Challenges in Ophthalmology: Using Artificial Intelligence to Personalize Care

Authors: Richard F. Spaide, MD; Aaron Lee, MD, MSc; Tariq Aslam, DM, FRCSEd, MBChB, PhDFaculty and Disclosures
THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT

CPD Released: 6/30/2020

Valid for credit through: 6/30/2021, 11:59 PM EST

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Abbreviations

AI = artificial intelligence
AMD = age-related macular degeneration
CFP = color fundus photograph
DL = deep learning
DR = diabetic retinopathy
EHR = electronic health record
ELM = external limiting membrane
IOP = intraocular pressure
ML = machine learning
nAMD = neovascular age-related macular degeneration
NHS = National Health Service
NICE = National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
OCT = optical coherence tomography
OCTA = optical coherence tomography angiography
RSM = root square mean
VA = visual acuity
VEGF = vascular endothelial growth factor

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