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Exploring Artificial Intelligence Programs' Understanding of Lens, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery Information
Eyupcan Sensoy1, Mehmet Citirik1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
|October 24, 2024
Summary
Bard AI demonstrated superior accuracy in answering ophthalmology questions compared to ChatGPT and Bing. While AI chatbots offer accessible information on lenses, cataract, and refractive surgery, users must verify the accuracy of their responses.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Medical Education
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT, Bing, and Bard are increasingly used for information retrieval.
- Evaluating the accuracy of AI-generated responses in specialized medical fields is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the accuracy of ChatGPT, Bing, and Bard in answering questions related to lenses, cataract, and refractive surgery.
- To compare the performance of these AI programs against each other.
Main Methods:
- Seventy questions from the American Academy of Ophthalmology's 2022-2023 Basic and Clinical Science Course were used.
- Questions were posed to ChatGPT, Bing, and Bard.
- AI-generated answers were compared to answer keys for accuracy and statistically analyzed.
Main Results:
- Bard achieved the highest correct answer rate (71.4%), followed by Bing (61.4%) and ChatGPT (50%).
- Bard's accuracy rate was statistically significantly higher than ChatGPT's (P = 0.009).
Conclusions:
- AI chatbots can provide accessible information on ophthalmic topics like lenses, cataract, and refractive surgery.
- Users should exercise caution and verify the accuracy of AI-generated medical information.
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