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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Medical Informatics
    • Computer Science

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    • Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy leading to irreversible vision loss.
    • Early detection of glaucomatous progression is crucial for timely intervention and management.
    • Current methods for monitoring glaucoma progression can be subjective and time-consuming.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate machine learning classifiers for detecting glaucomatous progression.
    • To assess the effectiveness of combining structural and functional data for glaucoma monitoring.
    • To identify the most informative features for predicting glaucoma progression.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal structural data (retinal nerve fiber layer thickness) and functional data (standard automated perimetry) were collected.
    • Longitudinal feature vectors were created by calculating the norm 1 difference between baseline and follow-up data.
    • Various machine learning classifiers (Bayesian, Lazy, Meta, Tree) were employed to classify eyes as stable or progressed.
    • Feature selection and ranking were performed to determine the relative importance of structural and functional features.

    Main Results:

    • Machine learning classifiers demonstrated capability in detecting glaucomatous progression.
    • Combinations of structural and functional features showed effectiveness in classification.
    • Feature analysis provided insights into the relative contributions of different data types to progression detection.

    Conclusions:

    • Machine learning offers a promising approach for objective and accurate detection of glaucoma progression.
    • Integrating structural and functional data enhances the predictive power of glaucoma monitoring systems.
    • Further research can refine these models for clinical application in glaucoma management.