Eye Data and AI: A New Way to Spot Osteoporosis Risk

If your eye doctor could tell you more than just whether you need glasses. That's the idea behind oculomics, a new area of medicine that uses eye data to learn about other health issues. One of those issues is osteoporosis, a silent condition that makes bones weak and prone to breaks. Current ways to check for osteoporosis, like X-rays, are pricey and involve radiation. This is where ChatGPT-4 comes in—it's a really smart AI that can handle different types of data. Researchers are exploring how to use ChatGPT-4 with eye data to create a cheaper and safer way to spot osteoporosis risks. This fits into a bigger idea called 3PM, which stands for predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine. The goal is to find problems early, stop them before they start, and tailor care to each person. So, instead of just checking your vision, your next eye exam might give insights into your bone health too!