ScienceAugust 4, 2026

oculomics

OK-yuh-LOH-miks

Definition

An emerging field of medical study that uses artificial intelligence to analyze data from the eye, such as retinal images, to identify biomarkers for systemic diseases.

Etymology

The term is a blend of the Latin 'oculus' (eye) and the suffix '-omics' (from genomics), denoting the comprehensive study of biological data related to the eye.

In the news

The article highlights the lead researcher's reputation in oculomics, noting that this field is key to the international effort of using eye scans to detect conditions like Parkinson's disease.

International Research Asks: Can AI Detect Parkinson’s Disease from Eye Scans?

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University of Colorado Anschutz

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