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Comparing Performance of Large Language Model-Based Tools on Patient-Driven Glaucoma Inquiries.

Dhruva Gupta^1,2, Sarah L Wagner^1,2, Alexandra G Castillejos Ellenthal³

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|September 9, 2025

Summary

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GPT-4o and GPT-4o Mini provide superior answers to glaucoma questions compared to Gemini Pro. These findings highlight the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in delivering reliable medical information for patient care.

Keywords:

glaucoma large language model patient information

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Area of Science:

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Ophthalmology
Health Informatics

Background:

Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used by patients seeking online medical information for conditions like glaucoma.
Understanding the performance variations among LLMs is crucial for guiding patients to reliable resources for glaucoma care.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate and compare the performance of different LLMs in answering patient-related glaucoma questions.
To assess the accuracy, comprehensiveness, quality, and readability of responses generated by AI chatbots.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involved prompting GPT-4o, GPT-4o Mini, Gemini Pro, and Gemini Flash with seven patient-generated glaucoma questions.
Responses were assessed by ophthalmologists for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and quality using Likert scales.
Readability was measured using Flesch-Kincaid Grade level, and semantic similarity was assessed using BERT Scores.

Main Results:

GPT-4o demonstrated significantly higher accuracy, comprehensiveness, and quality than Gemini Pro.
GPT-4o Mini also showed superior comprehensiveness and quality compared to Gemini Pro.
No significant differences in readability were observed, and most LLM responses were semantically similar.

Conclusions:

GPT models (GPT-4o and GPT-4o Mini) outperform Gemini Pro in providing high-quality, comprehensive information on glaucoma.
AI chatbots show significant potential for delivering medically relevant knowledge to patients managing their eye health.
These results can inform patients and healthcare providers about the most effective AI tools for glaucoma-related inquiries.