Nature: AI Learns to Predict Blindness Recurrence

A study published on January 16, 2026, in Scientific Reports (Nature) demonstrates a breakthrough in ophthalmology. Scientists have developed an AI model capable of predicting recurrences of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD)—a leading cause of blindness in the elderly—with high accuracy.

Unlike standard diagnostic methods, the model analyzes dynamics in retinal scans (OCT), identifying microscopic signs of looming threats months before clinical symptoms appear. Expert validation confirmed the algorithm's applicability in clinical practice, paving the way for personalized therapy and saving vision for millions of patients.

Source: Scientific Reports (Nature)