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ArticleDigital journal of ophthalmology : DJO2026

Evaluation of artificial language-adjusted readability on cataract surgery queries.

Michael X Lin, Azam S Husain, Libby Wei, Isa S K Mohammed, Sara Francomacaro, Wuqaas M Munir

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Michael X LinUniversity of Maryland Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Baltimore, Maryland.
Azam S HusainUniversity of Maryland Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Baltimore, Maryland.
Libby WeiUniversity of Maryland Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Baltimore, Maryland.
Isa S K MohammedWilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, Maryland.
Sara FrancomacaroRutzen Eye Specialists & Laser Center, Severna Park, Maryland.
Wuqaas M MunirUniversity of Maryland Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Baltimore, Maryland.

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Abstract

Purpose: To analyze accuracy and readability of answers to cataract surgery queries produced by artificial intelligence (AI) models and determine whether AI models can significantly improve readability. Methods: Google Gemini Advanced, ChatGPT 4.0, and Microsoft Copilot Pro were prompted to answer 25 questions about cataract surgery, followed by a request to re-answer questions at a 6th-grade level. Objective readability of answers were measured with five validated reading formulas and word count. Accuracy and readability of each answer were further graded by three ophthalmologists. Comparisons were performed between original and 6th-grade versions and among the three AI models. Results: After being prompted to answer at a 6th-grade reading level, Google Gemini Advanced and Microsoft Copilot Pro had lower average reading level than ChatGPT 4.0 (8.04 vs 8.19 vs 9.43 [ Conclusions: AI models can simplify reading level of responses to common cataract surgery queries while maintaining accuracy.

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Artificial IntelligenceCataract ExtractionComprehensionHealth LiteracyReadingHumans

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PMID42577827
PMCPMC13455132

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