AI eye scan can detects anemia, according to Israeli study
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center have developed an artificial intelligence system that can detect anemia and estimate key blood markers using a brief video scan of blood vessels in the eye,…
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An Israeli proof-of-concept study shows that an AI system using a brief eye video scan can detect anemia with over 80 percent accuracy. The method analyzes blood vessel video from the conjunctiva, correlating with lab hemoglobin and red blood cell counts. This is significant because it points toward a noninvasive, rapid screening tool for a common blood disorder. The next question is whether larger trials confirm this accuracy across diverse populations before any clinical rollout.