The Rise of the Machines: Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology - A Boon or Bane?

Abstract

Ophthalmology, the medical field dedicated to eye care, is undergoing a transformation due to the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). This review article explores the growing use of AI in ophthalmic practices, focusing on disease diagnosis, screening, and surgical guidance. We examine the potential benefits of AI-powered tools, including their ability to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of eye care. However, we also acknowledge the ethical and practical challenges associated with this technology, such as algorithmic bias, the lack of explainability, and potential job displacement. We envision a future where ophthalmologists and AI collaborate to improve patient care and usher in a new era of ophthalmic practice.

Keywords

• Artificial Intelligence
• Ophthalmology
• Disease diagnosis
• Public health
• Health literacy

Yapay Zekanın Göz Sağlığı Alanına Etkileri: Fırsatlar ve Zorluklar

Abstract

Göz hastalıklarıyla ilgilenen tıp alanı olan Oftalmoloji, yapay zekanın (YZ) ortaya çıkmasıyla birlikte dönüşüm yaşıyor. Bu derleme, YZ'nın oftalmolojik uygulamalarda, özellikle hastalık teşhisi, taraması ve cerrahi rehberlik gibi alanlarda kullanımının artmasını incelemektedir. Daha doğru, verimli ve erişilebilir bir göz bakımı sağlama yetenekleri de dahil olmak üzere, YZ destekli araçların potansiyel faydalarını araştırıyoruz. Bununla birlikte, bu teknolojiyle ilişkili etik ve uygulamaya yönelik zorluklar da incelenecektir. Bunlar arasında algoritmik önyargı(bias), açıklanabilirliğin eksikliği ve potansiyel iş kaybı yer almaktadır. Göz hekimleri ve YZ'nın hasta bakımını iyileştirmek ve oftalmoloji uygulamalarında yeni bir dönemi başlatmak için iş birliği yaptığı bir geleceği öngörüyoruz.

Keywords

• Yapay zeka
• Göz hastalıkları
• Hastalık teşhisi
• Halk sağlığı
• Erişilebilir sağlık uygulamaları

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