An Introduction to the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a discipline within computer science which aims to develop tools capable of undertaking tasks that usually require human intellect. Coined by the Computer Scientist John McCarthy in 1956, AI has been likened to the industrial revolution. It has played a pivotal role in the growth of many key industries, ranging from the financial sector to manufacturing. Seamlessly integrated into our daily lives; it is used to recommend products when shopping online, suggest films based on our preferences when binge-watching Amazon Prime and recognise speech when calling an automated call centre.