RESEARCHERS in Germany have developed a deep learning tool that is capable of reliably diagnosing moon blindness in horses based on photos. More commonly known as moon blindness, equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) is an inflammatory ocular disease in horses, which can lead to blindness or loss of the affected eye. It is one of the most common eye diseases in horses and has a major economic impact.

Correct and swift diagnosis is very important to minimise lasting damage.