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A Novel Device to Exploit the Smartphone Camera for Fundus Photography
Joint Authors
Russo, Andrea
Semeraro, F.
Delcassi, Luisa
Morescalchi, Francesco
Costagliola, Ciro
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To construct an inexpensive, convenient, and portable attachment for smartphones for the acquisition of still and live retinal images.
Methods.
A small optical device based on the principle of direct ophthalmoscopy was designed to be magnetically attached to a smartphone.
Representative images of normal and pathological fundi were taken with the device.
Results.
A field-of-view up to ~20° was captured at a clinical resolution for each fundus image.
The cross-polarization technique adopted in the optical design dramatically diminished corneal Purkinje reflections, making it possible to screen patients even through undilated pupils.
Light emission proved to be well within safety limits.
Conclusions.
This optical attachment is a promising, inexpensive, and valuable alternative to the direct ophthalmoscope, potentially eliminating problems of poor exam skills and inexperienced observer bias.
Its portability, together with the wireless connectivity of smartphones, presents a promising platform for screening and telemedicine in nonhospital settings.
Translational Relevance.
Smartphones have the potential to acquire retinal imaging for a portable ophthalmoscopy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Russo, Andrea& Morescalchi, Francesco& Costagliola, Ciro& Delcassi, Luisa& Semeraro, F.. 2015. A Novel Device to Exploit the Smartphone Camera for Fundus Photography. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069854
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Russo, Andrea…[et al.]. A Novel Device to Exploit the Smartphone Camera for Fundus Photography. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069854
American Medical Association (AMA)
Russo, Andrea& Morescalchi, Francesco& Costagliola, Ciro& Delcassi, Luisa& Semeraro, F.. A Novel Device to Exploit the Smartphone Camera for Fundus Photography. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069854
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069854