A Device-Agnostic Deep Learning Approach for Predicting Ci-DME Onset Using UWF-CFP Images
摘要
Center-involved diabetic macular edema (ci-DME) is a sight-threatening complication of diabetes. Early detection is crucial for preventing vision loss. This paper proposes a deep learning-based method using Ultra-Wide Field Color Fundus Photography (UWF-CFP) images to predict ci-DME development within one year. The challenge lies in handling images from different devices (Optos, Clarus, Eidon) without access to training data. Our approach employs a two-step model: first, a device detection model identifies the imaging device, followed by device-specific classification models for ci-DME prediction. The proposed method achieves an AUC score of 0.9860 on a simulated validation set. However, further refinement is needed, as evidenced by the low F1 score and calibration error. We discuss potential improvements using transformers and foundation models like RetFound for enhanced ci-DME prediction.