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February 21, 2026Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology0 citationsOpen Access

Evolving Minds: Natural Learning vs. Artificial Learning in Ophthalmology Training

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ABAli Safa BalcıZYZeliha YazarBOBanu Turgut Ozturk

Key Points

  • The aim is to compare the rapidity of artificial learning via models like ChatGPT-4o against the gradual learning of ophthalmology residents.
  • Comparison of ChatGPT-4o's answers to those of its predecessor
  • Evaluation of resident learning progress
  • Analysis of implications for medical education and clinical support
  • ChatGPT-4o showed significant improvement in answering questions over its predecessor
  • Resident learning was slower and more gradual
  • Findings suggest a growing role for AI in medical training and clinical scenarios

Abstract

ChatGPT-4o showed a marked improvement in answering ophthalmology questions compared to its predecessor, whereas resident learning progressed more gradually. This rapid advancement in ChatGPT highlights the potential speed with which artificial learning can progress within defined boundaries. In contrast, human learning remains a deeper and more time-intensive process. Results suggest that evolving large language models will play an increasingly significant role in medical education and clinical support.

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Balcı et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994ba9873532290d01fc82https://doi.org/10.4274/tjo.galenos.2025.16517
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