Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology: Basics and Applications
May 17, 2025
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Abstract
This Grand Rounds talk provided a clinician-oriented introduction to artificial intelligence in ophthalmology,
spanning core concepts, representative use-cases, and practical pitfalls in interpretation and deployment.
Location
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Invited Ophthalmology Grand Rounds presentation on AI fundamentals and applications in ophthalmology, designed for a clinician audience.
Authors
Ehsan Misaghi
(he/him)
Clinician-Scientist Trainee
Ehsan Misaghi is an MD/PhD Candidate at the University of Alberta working at the intersection of ophthalmology, genetics, and artificial intelligence.
His research focuses on inherited retinal disease and genotype–phenotype correlations in ocular disease, with an emphasis on mechanistic insight and translational relevance.
Alongside research, he builds and evaluates practical AI tools for clinical and educational settings, and he leads medical AI education, research, and community-building through the AI in Medical Systems Society (AIMSS) and related initiatives.
His goal is to advance rigorous, clinically useful research and translate it into improved diagnostics, care pathways, and responsible innovation.