College holds AI in Eye Care Summit

The College of Optometrists hosted its AI in Eye Care Summit on April 2, bringing together experts, patient and public involvement representatives, policy makers and eye care professionals.

Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom, president of the College, said: ‘Our AI in Eye Care Summit explored the impact of AI in patient care, and sparked important conversations about the opportunities and challenges AI presents to optometry.

‘The summit created an opportunity for the wider eye health community and other experts to come together and discuss how to implement AI ethically, with integrity, and in the best interest of patients.’

Ahead of the event, the College surveyed its members to better understand perceptions of AI. The results revealed widespread optimism: 91% believed AI will improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, 79% saw it enhancing patient information and triage and 77% saw potential in supporting reliable online health information.