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A newly developed deep learning model can predict the visual and anatomical prognosis of anti-VEGF therapy for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To develop and validate a deep learning model to predict the visual and anatomical outcomes of anti-VEGF therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

March 30, 2026The Lancet Digital Health1 citationsOpen Access

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Development and validation of a deep learning model to predict visual and anatomical prognosis of anti-VEGF therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (KongMing Study): a prospective, nationwide, multicentre study

XZXinyu ZhaoChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College YWYang WenShenzhen University ZYZuyi YangChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Key Points

To develop and validate a deep learning model to predict the visual and anatomical outcomes of anti-VEGF therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
Developed a deep learning model for prognosis prediction.
Conducted a nationwide multicentre study.
Collected data on patient outcomes following anti-VEGF therapy.
The model accurately predicts visual outcomes in patients receiving anti-VEGF therapy.
Validation confirms its effectiveness across various centers within the study.

Abstract

National Natural Science Foundation of China, CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences, Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Lumitin Vision to Brightness Research Funding for the Young and middle-aged Ophthalmologists, Peking Union Medical College Hospital Talent Cultivation Program, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Peking Union Medical College, National High-Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding, Beijing Students' Funding for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program, Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory.

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Development and validation of a deep learning model to predict visual and anatomical prognosis of anti-VEGF therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (KongMing Study): a prospective, nationwide, multicentre study

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