I’m pleased to announce the founding of my new group in Mathematical and Computational Ophthalmology (MaCO). To the best of my knowledge, this is the world’s first group to focus on these areas in combination (mechanistic modelling and AI in ophthalmology). Further details TBA.
Mathematical Ophthalmology (a term coined by Dr Paul A Roberts) concerns the use of mechanistic mathematical models to derive insight into the mechanisms underpinning the structure and function of the eye in health, development and disease and to predict the effects of existing and putative treatments. Computational Ophthalmology (an existing term) involves the application of advanced computational techniques, including artificial intelligence, to the big data being generated in ophthalmology, to identify pathology and predict disease progression. In both cases the ultimate aim is to derive genuine translational impact in healthcare, accelerating progress towards more effective treatments, personalised treatment strategies and clinical decision support systems.
Paul Roberts - Mathematical Biologist 