A Novel Ophthalmic Benchmark for Evaluating Multimodal Large Language Models with Fundus Photographs and OCT Images

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2503.07094v1
• Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:19:55 GMT
• Title: A Novel Ophthalmic Benchmark for Evaluating Multimodal Large Language Models with Fundus Photographs and OCT Images
• Authors: Xiaoyi Liang, Mouxiao Bian, Moxin Chen, Lihao Liu, Junjun He, Jie Xu, Lin Li,
• Abstract summary: In ophthalmology, large language models (MLLMs) have been explored for analyzing optical coherence tomography ( OCT) reports.<n>Our dataset consists of 439 fundus images and 75 OCT images.<n>Using a standardized API-based framework, we assessed seven mainstream MLLMs and observed significant variability in diagnostic accuracy across different diseases.
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• Abstract: In recent years, large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated remarkable potential across various medical applications. Building on this foundation, multimodal large language models (MLLMs) integrate LLMs with visual models to process diverse inputs, including clinical data and medical images. In ophthalmology, LLMs have been explored for analyzing optical coherence tomography (OCT) reports, assisting in disease classification, and even predicting treatment outcomes. However, existing MLLM benchmarks often fail to capture the complexities of real-world clinical practice, particularly in the analysis of OCT images. Many suffer from limitations such as small sample sizes, a lack of diverse OCT datasets, and insufficient expert validation. These shortcomings hinder the accurate assessment of MLLMs' ability to interpret OCT scans and their broader applicability in ophthalmology. Our dataset, curated through rigorous quality control and expert annotation, consists of 439 fundus images and 75 OCT images. Using a standardized API-based framework, we assessed seven mainstream MLLMs and observed significant variability in diagnostic accuracy across different diseases. While some models performed well in diagnosing conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, they struggled with others, including choroidal neovascularization and myopia, highlighting inconsistencies in performance and the need for further refinement. Our findings emphasize the importance of developing clinically relevant benchmarks to provide a more accurate assessment of MLLMs' capabilities. By refining these models and expanding their scope, we can enhance their potential to transform ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment.

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