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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Computer Science
    • Artificial Intelligence

    Background:

    • Glaucoma diagnosis relies on visual field measurements.
    • Bayesian networks (BNs) offer a robust framework for modeling complex data with unobserved variables.
    • Integrating expert knowledge and data is crucial for accurate disease modeling.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To apply Bayesian networks for simultaneous classification and clustering of glaucoma data.
    • To develop and evaluate a novel learning algorithm combining clustering and quasi-greedy search.
    • To explore visual field patterns associated with different glaucoma stages.

    Main Methods:

    • A set of Bayesian networks was employed for classification and clustering.
    • A novel learning algorithm integrating clustering and quasi-greedy search was proposed.
    • Classification performance was assessed on an independent dataset; clusters were compared to K-means and existing knowledge.

    Main Results:

    • Good classification performance was achieved for both pre-diagnosis (50% sensitivity at 90% specificity) and post-diagnosis (85% sensitivity at 90% specificity) data.
    • The proposed clustering approach yielded insightful results consistent with established glaucoma knowledge.
    • The combined use of clustering and structure learning facilitated the exploration of visual field patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Bayesian networks are effective tools for glaucoma classification and staging.
    • The novel learning algorithm shows promise for advancing glaucoma data analysis.
    • This approach enhances understanding of visual field changes in glaucoma progression.