What is STARE?
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor that specializes in the structure, function, and diseases of the human eye. During a clinical examination, an opthalmologist notes findings that are visible in the eyes of the subject. The ophthalmologist then uses these findings to reason about the health of the subject. For instance, a patient may exhibit discoloration of the optic nerve, or a narrowing of the blood vessels in the retina. An opthalmologist uses this information to diagnose the patient, as having for instance Coats’ disease or a central retinal artery occlusion. A common procedure during an examination is retinal imaging. An optical camera is used to see through the pupil of the eye to the rear inner surface of the eyeball. A picture is taken showing the optic nerve, fovea, surrounding vessels, and the retinal layer. The opthalmologist can then reference this image while considering any observed findings. This research concerns a system to automatically diagnose diseases of the h
