Deep learning AI models could be used to screen for autism and check on the severity of the condition, according to new research – and all the AI might need is a photo of the subject’s retina.
Previous studies have linked changes in retinal nerves with altered brain structures, and from there to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The evidence suggests the eye really is a window to the brain, via the interconnectedness of the central nervous system.
“Individuals with ASD have structural retinal changes that potentially reflect brain alterations, including visual pathway abnormalities through embryonic and anatomic connections,” researchers write in their new paper.
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