Enhancing Cataract Detection Using Machine Learning Algorithms
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https://doi.org/10.18178/JAAI.2026.4.1.11-23Keywords:
Computer vision, machine learning, decision tree, cataract detection, algorithmsAbstract
Cataracts are a common eye ailment that can cause visual impairment if not diagnosed and treated early. Cataract detection using machine learning, specifically decision tree classifiers, offers a promising approach for the early identification of cataracts in human eyes. By analyzing features extracted from eye images, the study achieved high accuracy in predicting cataract presence, providing a reliable method for timely intervention and treatment to preserve vision health. Conventional methods of diagnosing cataracts frequently depend on the subjective assessments of ophthalmologists and tests of visual acuity. These methods, however, can be inconsistent and might miss cataracts that are still in the early stages. By utilizing large databases of ocular images and computer vision techniques, machine learning provides a workable solution for cataract detection.
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