Google has announced a partnership with Perceptra, a company authorized to use artificial intelligence technology to screen for Diabetic Retinopathy, a condition that affects the nerves in the eyes. They plan to screen one million patients over the next 10 years at no cost to the patients.
Diabetic Retinopathy is a common risk for diabetes patients, with a potential 1 in 3 chance of developing it, leading to blindness if left untreated. Globally, there are 800 million diabetes patients, with 6 million in Thailand alone. Early screening can help identify patients before it’s too late.
Google’s AI model has proven to be as accurate as experts and has already screened around 600,000 patients. The real application of this technology is expected to be a crucial aspect of disease screening in the future.
TLDR: Google partners with Perceptra to use AI technology to screen for Diabetic Retinopathy in one million patients over the next 10 years for free. AI model is as accurate as experts and has already screened 600,000 patients.
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