Automated Retinal OCT Image Classification and Disease Interpretation
摘要
This study presents an integrated framework combining Convolution Neural Networks (CNN) and a large language model (LLM) to improve the classification of retinal diseases: coronal neovascularization (CNV), diabetic macular edema (DME), and Drusen, using optical coherence tomography (OCT) images. Three CNN-based models: Simple, Complex, and Pre-Trained (InceptionV3) were evaluated; whereas InceptionV3 (utilizing transfer learning) was found to have achieved superior performance, delivering over 95% accuracy alongside strong performance metrics. A Flask-based web interface was developed to facilitate seamless communication between CNN and LLM components, providing a user-friendly platform for diagnosis and decision support. This research underscores the potential of AI-driven solutions in improving early detection and treatment of retinal diseases, with scalability to other medical conditions, ultimately fostering better patient outcomes and greater trust in technology-enhanced diagnostics.