AI Grading Module
AI that reads retinal photographs in under two seconds — helping ophthalmologists detect diabetic eye disease before it causes permanent damage.
The Deneye AI Grading Module analyses fundus photographs and assigns one of five internationally standardised DR severity grades. This gives the reviewing ophthalmologist an immediate, evidence-based starting point — reducing workload while maintaining full clinical accountability.
The AI never operates autonomously. Every grade is reviewed and confirmed by a certified ophthalmologist before any clinical action is taken.
How it works
Three steps from photograph to grading result
Image captured
A screener photographs the patient’s retina using any standard fundus camera. The image is uploaded to the Deneye platform — even from a remote location without a permanent internet connection.
AI grades in <2 seconds
The AI model preprocesses the image and predicts a DR severity grade on the 5-point International Clinical DR Scale. The result appears immediately on the ophthalmologist’s worklist.
Ophthalmologist confirms
A certified ophthalmologist reviews the image and the AI suggestion. They confirm, adjust, or override the grade. Only after human review does the result reach the patient.
The five DR severity grades
Based on the International Clinical Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale
| Grade | Name | What it means | Recommended follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | No DR | No visible signs of diabetic damage to the retina | Routine annual screening |
| 1 | Mild NPDR | Early changes: microaneurysms (small bulges in retinal blood vessels) | Ophthalmologist review |
| 2 | Moderate NPDR | More extensive changes: hemorrhages, hard exudates, cotton-wool spots | Ophthalmologist review |
| 3 | Severe NPDR | Significant vascular damage, high risk of progressing to proliferative DR | Urgent referral to retina specialist |
| 4 | Proliferative DR | Advanced stage: growth of fragile new blood vessels, high risk of severe vision loss | Urgent referral for treatment (e.g., laser, injections) |