Window to the heart and the brain
The retina develops from the brain as a layer with light-sensitive cells behind the eye which allows us to see. The circulation of the retina is assured by very small blood vessels. With the help of so-called retinal cameras, digital images of these blood vessels can be made in a non-invasive and simple manner. Doctors can use these images for the detection and assessment of medical conditions of the retina, such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. To facilitate retinal screening, VITO has developed software with the newest artificial intelligence: MONA.
Artificial intelligence to help the doctor
Through artificial intelligence, MONA detects blood vessel patterns related to the development of diseases. As the software matures, doctors will be able to use this information to make better diagnoses. Diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration can now be identified in an early stage. In future, image analysis of the retina will be used to assess the risk of developing chronical diseases (hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s disease). Software based on artificial intelligence will only be smart once thousands of retinal images have already been analysed by humans - until the computer is able to do so independently.
Maak Mona nog slimmer
En help diabetische retinopathie nauwkeuriger te detecteren.
Met onze software willen we minuscule verschillen tussen twee opeenvolgende oogscans ontdekken. Hoe meer mensen hun retinabeelden laten analyseren, hoe nauwkeuriger de MONA-software wordt. Maar daarvoor hebben we jou hulp nodig. Neem deel aan het burgeronderzoek 'Oog Voor Diabetes'.
