Entering the Exciting Era of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Ophthalmology

It is our pleasure to present the very first special issue of Ophthalmology Science, a collection of articles focused on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Imaging and functional testing have long been central to our care of patients. Now that this testing and other clinical data exist in a purely digital realm, ophthalmology finds itself at the forefront of novel research leveraging the rise in the availability of Big Data and rapid advances in AI technology. We are poised to lead the transformation of research and clinical practice.