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AI screening helps more people with diabetes access sight-saving eye care

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AI screening doubles attendance at diabetic retinopathy follow-up appointments in Tanzania study

Research from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found that people receiving AI-supported screening for diabetic retinopathy were almost twice as likely to attend specialist follow-up appointments compared to those receiving standard screening. The study addresses a leading cause of blindness globally.

Oct 13, 2026·1 sourceGlobal health securityPreventive medicineAI
AI screening doubles attendance at diabetic retinopathy follow-up appointments in Tanzania study
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