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ACCESS2 study: autonomous AI to reduce disparities in diabetic retinopathy screening in youth
Top story 4 in the issue of 24 October 2026, in 15 AI Kids.
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ACCESS2 study: autonomous AI to reduce disparities in diabetic retinopathy screening in youth
In 397 young people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, prior eye-exam rates differed by group (79.8% vs 61.8%), but with AI exams at the clinic visit, completion was 99.5% and 98%.
Evidence
Evidence: Peer-reviewed (evidence step 5 of 6)
Published after review by independent experts.
The story in three lines
- Key finding
- Point-of-care autonomous AI exams brought eye-screening completion to about 98–99.5% in both groups.
- Significance
- Clinical: removes a separate eye appointment, a key barrier for families, and narrows a known disparity.
- Takeaway
- A strong case for AI screening in diabetes clinics; longer follow-up on outcomes would help.
Study details (as stated by the source)
- Study design
- Prospective study
- Sample size
- 397 young people
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