ChatGPT Horizons in Ophthalmology

Abstract

Dear Editor, OpenAI is the California-based artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory that has taken the world by storm with its chatbot ‘ChatGPT’. Released in 2022, this unique learning platform has proven useful in almost every speciality and field that exists today.[1] Research is underway to explore the utility of ChatGPT in the healthcare ecosystem.[2-4] A majority of this work has been performed in the medical writing and literature field. Kung et al.[5] tested the performance of ChatGPT on the US Medical Licensing Examinations, which was able to perform at the passing threshold without any previous training. This demonstrates a high potential for AI-assisted human learning in medical education. A cross-sectional study was conducted by Ayers J. W. et al.[6] wherein 195 questions sourced from a public patient query platform were posed to ChatGPT and answers were evaluated and compared with those from a verified physician. They found that the AI ChatBot generated responses that were of higher quality and more empathetic than those provided by physicians. We hypothesise the utility of ChatGPT in Ophthalmology in the following ways: Patient education: ChatGPT can be used to answer patient queries regarding their condition or surgical procedure. Assist clinical decision making: Although prescribing medications, the AI tool can be programmed to run a warning of potential drug interactions or drug allergies. Education: Can be used by students to pose queries and learn from the answers. In addition, it can be used by educators to summarise key information. We asked ChatGPT the following question: “How can ChatGPT be used in Ophthalmology”? The response shows the extent of its awareness [Figure 1]. It is important to note that although ChatGPT can be a valuable tool, it should not replace the expertise and clinical judgement of trained ophthalmologists. It is meant to support and enhance patient care, but final decisions should always be made by qualified healthcare professionals.Figure 1:: Various ways in which ChatGPT can be used in ophthalmologyFinancial support and sponsorship Nil. Conflicts of interest There are no conflicts of interest.

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