AI tool shown to reduce eye care disparities for African American adults with diabetes

Article excerpt

An AI diagnostic tool increased referral rates for diabetic eye exams among African American patients with diabetes at community health centers, according to a study by Johns Hopkins Medicine's Wilmer Eye Institute. Researchers tested the AI-assisted screening across multiple underserved primary care sites and found it helped narrow a persistent gap in eye care access for this population. The findings suggest technology could address longstanding health disparities in diabetes care, where Black Americans face higher rates of vision-threatening complications.