Primary supervisor
Yasmeen GeorgeThe need: Early detection and diagnosis of eye conditions is critically important as many diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, often show minimal or even no symptoms. Glaucoma is called the "silent thief of sight" since it progressively damages the eyes without any noticeable signs.
Student cohort
Aim/outline
Through the analysis of retinal fundus photographs, AI and deep learning techniques can effectively detect subtle changes and abnormalities that might go unnoticed by human observers. Such techniques enable timely intervention and effective treatment plans, which can potentially prevent irreversible vision loss and provide efficient monitoring of disease progression.
URLs/references
Further Readings:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-25138-w#MOESM1
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-022-00867-5
Required knowledge
Technical: Python, PyTorch, nibabel,
Non-technical: deep/machine learning, medical image processing pipeline