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Accuracy of ultra-wide-field fundus ophthalmoscopy-assisted deep learning, a machine-learning technology, for detecting age-related macular degeneration

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Abstract

Purpose

To predict exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD), we combined a deep convolutional neural network (DCNN), a machine-learning algorithm, with Optos, an ultra-wide-field fundus imaging system.

Methods

First, to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of DCNN, 364 photographic images (AMD: 137) were amplified and the area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity and specificity were examined. Furthermore, in order to compare the diagnostic abilities between DCNN and six ophthalmologists, we prepared yield 84 sheets comprising 50% of normal and wet-AMD data each, and calculated the correct answer rate, specificity, sensitivity, and response times.

Results

DCNN exhibited 100% sensitivity and 97.31% specificity for wet-AMD images, with an average AUC of 99.76%. Moreover, comparing the diagnostic abilities of DCNN versus six ophthalmologists, the average accuracy of the DCNN was 100%. On the other hand, the accuracy of ophthalmologists, determined only by Optos images without a fundus examination, was 81.9%.

Conclusion

A combination of DCNN with Optos images is not better than a medical examination; however, it can identify exudative AMD with a high level of accuracy. Our system is considered useful for screening and telemedicine.

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The authors thank Masayuki Miki and orthoptists of Tsukazaki Hospital for support in data collection.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Saneikai Tsukazaki Hospital, 68-1 Aboshi Waku, Himeji, 671-1227, Japan

    Shinji Matsuba, Hitoshi Tabuchi, Hideharu Ohsugi, Naofumi Ishitobi & Hiroki Masumoto

  2. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Minami, Kasumi, Hioroshima, 734-8553, Japan

    Shinji Matsuba & Yoshiaki Kiuchi

  3. Rist Inc., 2-11-3 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-0063, Japan

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Matsuba, S., Tabuchi, H., Ohsugi, H. et al. Accuracy of ultra-wide-field fundus ophthalmoscopy-assisted deep learning, a machine-learning technology, for detecting age-related macular degeneration. Int Ophthalmol 39, 1269–1275 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-018-0940-0

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