On this episode of Real Talk, Scot Morris, OD, and Rehan Ahmed, MD dive into the physical infrastructure supporting the AI boom and its fascinating applications in eye care.
The hosts start with a “knowledge bite” on data centers, the humming complexes that are the “brain of the internet.” Learn why these facilities need massive power, ultra-fast connectivity (with some large centers housing 6,000 miles of fiber optic cable) and intense security. The discussion highlights the massive resource demands of data centers, with one prediction stating that by 2030, 80% of all power made in the world will facilitate data centers.
Then, the conversation shifts to AI’s impact on myopia management. The doctors discuss predicting myopia progression and the role of new technologies like smart glasses that monitor important parameters linked to myopic progression, such as screen time, outdoor time and activity. They explore the exciting potential of “digital twins” to simulate long-term treatment outcomes for diseases like myopia, helping doctors and parents make informed decisions about myopia treatments.
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