CHICAGO, Ill. — Altris AI has launched an advanced glaucoma Optic Disc Analysis module.
Early detection of glaucoma demands exceptional precision, as the early signs are often subtle and difficult to detect. A major challenge in glaucoma screening is the high rate of false positive referrals, which can lead to unnecessary appointments in secondary care. This not only burdens health care systems but also causes anxiety for patients. Yet delayed or missed detection of glaucoma results in irreversible vision loss for millions of people worldwide. So the need for timely and accurate glaucoma detection has never been so critical in the eye care industry, and automated AI-powered glaucoma analysis will offer a transformative potential to improve outcomes.
To address this critical need, Altris AI has introduced its Advanced Optic Disc (OD) Analysis, building on its earlier innovation with Ganglion Cell Complex (GCC) Asymmetry Analysis to enhance the improvements from the Altris AI macula module, which has been available for several years.
Altris AI’s glaucoma detection journey began with the creation of AI-powered GCC Asymmetry Analysis, designed to detect early risk of glaucoma. Altris AI’s Advanced OD Analysis module provides a comprehensive picture of structural damage and allows detailed glaucoma assessment for treatment choice and monitoring.
The module evaluates optic disc parameters using OCT, providing personalized assessments by accounting for individual disc sizes and angle of rim absence. This tailored approach eliminates reliance on normative databases, making evaluations more accurate and patient-specific.
Altris AI’s platform assigns a severity score for optic disc damage on a scale from 1 to 10, offering valuable insights into glaucomatous changes. Furthermore, it enables cross-evaluation across different OCT systems, allowing practitioners to analyze both macula and optic disc pathology, even when data originates from multiple OCT devices.
Key parameters evaluated by Altris AI’s Optic Disc Analysis include:
- Disc area
- Cup area
- Cup volume
- Minimal Cup depth
- Maximum Cup depth
- Cup/Disc area ratio
- Rim Absence angle
- Disc-Damage Likelihood Scale (DDLS)
The Altris AI Glaucoma Module is compatible with various OCT scan protocols, including:
- 3D OCT optic disc scans
- 3D OCT horizontal wide scans
- 3D OCT vertical wide scans
- OCT optic disc raster scans
By combining GCC Asymmetry and Advanced Optic Disc analysis for glaucoma empowers eye care professionals (ECPs) to make faster evaluations and explore a wider range of treatment options. This streamlined approach empowers ECPs with timely, actionable data, ultimately improving patient outcomes and care.
Dr. Maria Znamenska, MD, PhD, and a Chief Medical Officer at Altris AI, commented: “The launch of our Advanced Optic Disc Analysis module marks a pivotal step forward in glaucoma care. By combining the gold standard of optic disc evaluation with AI-powered precision, we’re equipping eye care professionals with the tools to make more accurate and timely diagnoses of this vision-threatening disorder. This innovation not only reduces false positive referrals but also enhances early detection and treatment planning, ensuring better outcomes for patients and optimizing health care resources. Together with GCC asymmetry analysis, our platform empowers clinicians to elevate the standard of glaucoma care, offering hope to millions at risk of vision loss.”
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