The Arclight Ophthalmoscope: A Reliable Low-Cost Alternative to the Standard Direct Ophthalmoscope
Joint Authors
Gilbert, Clare
Lowe, James
Cleland, Charles R.
Mgaya, Evarista
Furahini, Godfrey
Burton, Matthew J.
Philippin, Heiko
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The Arclight ophthalmoscope is a low-cost alternative to standard direct ophthalmoscopes.
This study compared the Arclight ophthalmoscope with the Heine K180 direct ophthalmoscope to evaluate its reliability in assessing the vertical cup disc ratio (VCDR) and its ease of use (EOU).
Methods.
Eight medical students used both the Arclight and the Heine ophthalmoscopes to examine the optic disc in 9 subjects.
An EOU score was provided after every examination (a higher score indicating that the ophthalmoscope is easier to use).
A consultant ophthalmologist provided the reference standard VCDR.
Results.
288 examinations were performed.
The number of examinations that yielded an estimation of the VCDR was significantly higher for the Arclight ophthalmoscope (125/144, 85%) compared to the Heine ophthalmoscope (88/144, 61%) ( p < 0.001 ).
The mean difference from the reference standard VCDR was similar for both instruments, with a mean of −0.078 (95% CI: −0.10 to −0.056) for the Arclight and −0.072 (95% CI: −0.097 to −0.046) for Heine ( p = 0.69 ).
The overall EOU score was significantly higher for the Arclight ophthalmoscope ( p < 0.001 ).
Conclusion.
The Arclight ophthalmoscope performs as well as, and is easier to use than, a standard direct ophthalmoscope, suggesting it is a reliable, low-cost alternative.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lowe, James& Cleland, Charles R.& Mgaya, Evarista& Furahini, Godfrey& Gilbert, Clare& Burton, Matthew J.…[et al.]. 2015. The Arclight Ophthalmoscope: A Reliable Low-Cost Alternative to the Standard Direct Ophthalmoscope. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lowe, James…[et al.]. The Arclight Ophthalmoscope: A Reliable Low-Cost Alternative to the Standard Direct Ophthalmoscope. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lowe, James& Cleland, Charles R.& Mgaya, Evarista& Furahini, Godfrey& Gilbert, Clare& Burton, Matthew J.…[et al.]. The Arclight Ophthalmoscope: A Reliable Low-Cost Alternative to the Standard Direct Ophthalmoscope. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069827