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Automated bulk classification of glaucoma severity and progression using perimetry results

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Ophthalmology is the busiest outpatient specialty with hundreds of thousands of NHS patients waiting for diagnosis or treatment, and an even greater number waiting for follow-up appointments [ 1 ]. Across the United Kingdom, glaucoma services are among the most under strain due to high prevalence of disease and suspicious clinical features, with a consequent requirement for longitudinal monitoring [ 2 ]. New approaches to tackling backlogs are needed, such as through pre-appointment triage to prioritise allocation of scarce clinic capacity. In one previous study, glaucoma doctors reviewing patients waiting for follow-up appointments were able to delay or discharge up to 40% of cases, and cancel up to 35% of planned visual field tests [ 3 ].

Source: Eye

DOI: 10.1038/s41433-026-04847-w

Authors: Nancy Wang, Arun J. Thirunavukarasu, Hita Patel, Rosia Li, Tasneem Z. Khatib

Institutions: University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, International Centre for Eye Health

Language: English

Topic: Glaucoma and retinal disorders

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,590