The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Optometry: Awareness and Perspectives Among Scandinavian Optometrists

Alberto Dominguez Vicent; Signe Krejberg Jeppesen; Lene Aarvelta Hagen; Abinaya Priya Venkataraman

doi:10.15626/p77fh009

Authors

Alberto Dominguez Vicent Division of Eye and Vision, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Signe Krejberg Jeppesen Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, Denmark https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5105-2631
Lene Aarvelta Hagen National Centre for Optics, Vision and Eye Care, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Kongsberg, Norway
Abinaya Priya Venkataraman Division of Eye and Vision, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15626/p77fh009

Keywords:

Artificial intelligence, Optometric practice

Abstract

The awareness and perspectives of Scandinavian optometrists regarding artificial intelligence (AI) in eye care was evaluated through a web-based questionnaire. Responses from 421 optometrists were analyzed for familiarity, perceived benefits, concerns, and willingness to engage with AI technologies. Most participants expressed familiarity with AI and support for its inclusion in education and practice, though concerns regarding diagnostic accuracy and potential impacts on the patient-optometrist relationship were noted. These findings are critical for informing educational strategies and facilitating knowledge exchange aimed at addressing uncertainties and optimising the benefits of AI in eye care.

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