Machine Learning Models Predict Vision Loss in High Myopia Patients
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Researchers developed machine learning models to predict long-term visual acuity in high myopia patients, a leading cause of blindness.
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The models were trained on a dataset of 34 exam variables from 967 Japanese patients over 3-5 years.
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A regression model accurately predicted visual acuity at 3 and 5 years.
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A classification model predicted and visualized 5-year risk for individual patients.
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The models represent a significant advance for assessing and monitoring high myopia, a growing global health concern.