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ArticlePeerJ2019

Improving clinical refractive results of cataract surgery by machine learning.

Martin Sramka, Martin Slovak, Jana Tuckova, Pavel Stodulka

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Article in PeerJ, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Martin SramkaDepartment of Circuit Theory/Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID 0000-0003-0927-4828
Martin SlovakResearch and Development Department, Gemini Eye Clinic, Zlin, Czech Republic.
Jana TuckovaDepartment of Circuit Theory/Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic.
Pavel StodulkaResearch and Development Department, Gemini Eye Clinic, Zlin, Czech Republic.
Gemini Eye Clinic · CZCharles University · CZCzech Technical University in Prague · CZ

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo evaluate the potential of the Support Vector Machine Regression model (SVM-RM) and Multilayer Neural Network Ensemble model (MLNN-EM) to improve the intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation for clinical workflow.

backgroundCurrent IOL power calculation methods are limited in their accuracy with the possibility of decreased accuracy especially in eyes with an unusual ocular dimension. In case of an improperly calculated power of the IOL in cataract or refractive lens replacement surgery there is a risk of re-operation or further refractive correction. This may create potential complications and discomfort for the patient.

methodsA dataset containing information about 2,194 eyes was obtained using data mining process from the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system database of the Gemini Eye Clinic. The dataset was optimized and split into the selection set (used in the design for models and training), and the verification set (used in the evaluation). The set of mean prediction errors (PEs) and the distribution of predicted refractive errors were evaluated for both models and clinical results (CR).

resultsBoth models performed significantly better for the majority of the evaluated parameters compared with the CR. There was no significant difference between both evaluated models. In the ±0.50 D PE category both SVM-RM and MLNN-EM were slightly better than the Barrett Universal II formula, which is often presented as the most accurate calculation formula.

conclusionIn comparison to the current clinical method, both SVM-RM and MLNN-EM have achieved significantly better results in IOL calculations and therefore have a strong potential to improve clinical cataract refractive outcomes.

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Artificial neural networksCataractCataract surgeryIOL calculationMachine learningRefractive resultsSupport vector machine

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PMID31304064
PMCPMC6611496
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