Research news from Wilmer Eye – Johns Hopkins

Deep Learning Models May Help Identify Visual Field Worsening

A study by Jithin Yohannan, M.D., M.P.H.; Jasdeep Sabharwal, M.D., Ph.D.; Chris Bradley, Ph.D.; Pradeep Ramulu, M.D., Ph.D., the Sheila K. West Professor of Ophthalmology and colleagues demonstrated that a deep learning model trained on a consensus of methods can identify visual field worsening and could help clinicians during routine clinical care. The work was published in Scientific Reports.

Study Looks at Method for Improving Utilization of Low Vision Services

Due to a lack of awareness by the general public, fewer than 10% of people in need of low vision rehabilitation care utilize the service. Findings of a study led by Judith Goldstein, O.D. suggest that implementing a clinical decision support system (CDSS) in eye care coupled with onsite service provision may improve utilization of low vision care. The findings were published in JAMA Network.