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A Novel Multimodal Large Language Model for Interpreting Image-Based Ophthalmology Case Questions: Comparative
Pelin Kiyat1, Hazan Gul Kahraman1
1Department of Ophthalmology, İzmir Democracy University, Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye.
Objectives:
The objective of the study is to evaluate the performance of Claude 3.5 Sonnet, a novel multimodal large language model, in interpreting image-based ophthalmology case questions.
Methods:
A total of 174 image-based ophthalmology questions from a comprehensive ophthalmology education platform were analyzed by Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Each question was presented in both multiple-choice and open-ended formats. Questions were categorized into six subspecialties: Retina and uveitis; external eye and cornea; orbit and oculoplastics; neuroophthalmology; glaucoma and cataract; and strabismus, pediatric ophthalmology, and genetics. Performance was evaluated by two board-certified ophthalmologists.
Results:
Claude 3.5 Sonnet demonstrated an overall accuracy rate of 89.65% in multiple-choice questions and a comparable 87.93% in open-ended questions, with no statistically significant difference between formats (p=0.72). Performance showed slight variations among subspecialties, with the highest accuracy in external eye and cornea cases (95.65% in both formats) and lower accuracy in strabismus, pediatric ophthalmology, and genetics (87.50% in multiple-choice and 84.38% in open-ended).
Conclusion:
Claude 3.5 Sonnet showed strong capabilities in interpreting image-based ophthalmology questions across all subspecialties, with consistent performance between different question formats. These findings suggest potential applications in ophthalmology education and board examination preparation; however, validation of its utility in real-world clinical scenarios needs further evaluation.
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