While the eye has also served as a window into the body, recent advancements in imaging technologies and AI are transforming the role vision care plays in overall health and wellness. This session will spotlight the rise in oculomics, an emerging category connecting changes in ophthalmic biomarkers to various systemic health conditions and diseases. Today, startups are deploying AI algorithms to retinal images to detect early signs of cardiovascular risk, liver & kidney diseases, Alzheimer's, and more, dramatically expanding the scope of care that can be delivered within an optometric setting. Come learn how oculomics is shaping the future of vision care and its place within the healthcare continuum.
