Diagnostics

Optometrists outperform AI in diagnosing and managing age-related macular degeneration

Licensed optometrists demonstrated significantly higher accuracy than current artificial intelligence (AI) models in diagnosing and managing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), according to a study presented at ARVO 2026 Annual Meeting. In this study, optometrists reviewed clinical vignettes representing varying stages of ARMD. Participants provided diagnostic and treatment decisions, which were...