Retinopathy of Prematurity

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding eye disease affecting premature infants, necessitating early detection and treatment. Current research heavily focuses on developing and improving automated diagnostic systems using artificial intelligence, particularly deep learning models like convolutional neural networks, to analyze retinal images and enhance the accuracy and consistency of ROP diagnosis compared to traditional manual methods. These AI-driven approaches aim to overcome the subjectivity and limitations of human assessment, ultimately improving patient outcomes and streamlining clinical workflows. Improved image preprocessing techniques are also a key area of focus to enhance the performance of these AI models.