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Glaucoma detection using entropy sampling and ensemble learning for automatic optic cup and disc segmentation.

Julian Zilly¹, Joachim M Buhmann², Dwarikanath Mahapatra²

¹Department of Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zurich, Switzerland.

Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics : the Official Journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society

|September 4, 2016

Summary

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We developed a new method for retinal image segmentation using ensemble learning and convolutional neural networks (CNNs). This approach improves optic cup and disc segmentation accuracy compared to existing techniques.

Keywords:

Boosting CNN Ensemble learning Glaucoma Optic cup Optic disc Segmentation

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Imaging
Computer Vision

Background:

Accurate segmentation of the optic cup and disc is crucial for diagnosing glaucoma and other optic nerve head diseases.
Current segmentation methods often struggle with variations in image quality and anatomical structures.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel, highly accurate method for segmenting retinal images, specifically focusing on the optic cup and disc.
To enhance computational efficiency in retinal image analysis.

Main Methods:

Utilized ensemble learning with convolutional neural network (CNN) architectures for image segmentation.
Implemented an entropy sampling technique to select informative points, reducing computational complexity.
Developed a novel learning framework for convolutional filters based on boosting, with filters learned in multiple layers.
Employed a softmax logistic classifier and an unsupervised graph cut algorithm with convex hull transformation for final segmentation.

Main Results:

The proposed algorithm demonstrated superior performance compared to existing methods on the public DRISHTI-GS dataset.
Entropy sampling proved more effective than uniform sampling for informative point selection.
The multi-layered filter learning framework and boosting approach enhanced segmentation accuracy.

Conclusions:

The novel ensemble learning-based CNN method offers a significant advancement in optic cup and disc segmentation.
The entropy sampling and boosting-based filter learning framework provide an efficient and accurate approach to retinal image analysis.
This method holds promise for improved automated diagnosis and monitoring of optic nerve head conditions.