Discussing whether AI vision test failure may pose a liability risk for optometrists, Prof Mingguang He of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University noted that some insurance companies in the United States and Australia had already included coverage for AI errors

Dr Priya Morjaria’s social enterprise, Peak Vision, designs software for remote eye examinations, collecting just the data needed

Australia’s Dr Kate Taylor has developed an electronic referral platform for the country’s optometrists and ophthalmologists. Aside from reducing missed appointments by people with eye conditions, the platform enables optometrists to better understand their diagnostic performance by analysing data from the platform

According to Elvis Wang of Beijing AirDoc Technology Co., Ltd, most eyewear stores in Mainland China only offered basic vision tests to determine near-sightedness or far-sightedness. However, by implementing AI retinal imaging technology, these stores could detect more than 30 retinal conditions and risks within three minutes, giving customers more comprehensive and professional eye examination services

Professor Benny Chung-ying Zee of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care explained that AI analysis of retinal images allowed prediction of a patient’s risk of stroke and cognitive impairment, allowing early intervention to improve lifestyle habits