The Pat Kenny Show Ask The Expert: Consultant Ophthalmologist Arthur Cummins
Nov 10, 2025
Arthur Cummins, a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Wellington Eye Clinic, sheds light on the crucial need for regular eye exams, highlighting their role in early disease detection. He discusses the fascinating application of AI in diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and explains the full scope of what an eye exam entails. Arthur also addresses emerging concerns about weight-loss injections and their implications on eye health, and offers tips on managing conditions like blepharitis and chronic optic neuropathy.
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Eye Exams Reveal Whole-Body Health
- An eye exam reveals more than vision problems and can indicate systemic health issues.
- Detecting glaucoma, AMD, or diabetic changes early makes management far more effective.
AI Enhances Retinal Diagnostics
- AI is improving retinal analysis and can infer age and sex from retinal photos.
- This capability will expand the diagnostic power of routine eye imaging.
Get Regular Eye Checks
- Do get routine eye checks at your optometrist or clinic to pick up problems early.
- Treat your two eyes as lifelong assets and maintain regular screening.