Portable Handheld Slit-Lamp Based on a Smartphone Camera for Cataract Screening
Joint Authors
Hu, Shenming
Wu, Hong
Luan, Xinze
Wang, Zhuoshi
Adu, Mary
Wang, Xiaoting
Yan, Chunhong
Li, Bo
Li, Kewang
Zou, Ying
Yu, Xiaoya
He, Xiangdong
He, Wei
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-08-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
As part of plans to provide help to people in remote and poor areas who have no medical resources, a portable slit-lamp based on a smartphone was proposed.
This would help in early screening of cataract diseases.
Methods.
This means a microlens is designed that would work with a phone’s camera.
The phone’s photo taking function is used in capturing the image of the eyes lens to replace the observation system of the desktop slit-lamp.
A simplified slit light band was designed.
In order for the light source part to meet the portable requirements of the slit-lamp, the adjustable and diffused light functions of the ligaments were removed in this design.
Furthermore, the images collected by the smartphone are uploaded to the deep learning cataract screening system, which can achieve real-time and effective screening of cataract.
Results.
Unlike the desktop slit-lamp, which needs skilled personnel to operate, this device can be easily operated by less-skilled or inexperienced doctors.
This eliminates the concerns of inaccurate diagnosis based on the use of unskilled professionals.
Due to the portability, ease of use, and simplicity in obtaining crystal images of this device, it serves as a promising platform for nonhospital screening and telemedicine.
Conclusions.
In this paper, we invented a small portable device for screening cataract.
This device is to make screening and diagnosis of cataract in remote areas very fast and effective.
It will also solve the problem of inadequate specialized doctors and equipment in those areas as well.
Translational Relevance.
Smartphones can be used with portable slit-lamps to capture the images of the lens.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hu, Shenming& Wu, Hong& Luan, Xinze& Wang, Zhuoshi& Adu, Mary& Wang, Xiaoting…[et al.]. 2020. Portable Handheld Slit-Lamp Based on a Smartphone Camera for Cataract Screening. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1189281
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hu, Shenming…[et al.]. Portable Handheld Slit-Lamp Based on a Smartphone Camera for Cataract Screening. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1189281
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hu, Shenming& Wu, Hong& Luan, Xinze& Wang, Zhuoshi& Adu, Mary& Wang, Xiaoting…[et al.]. Portable Handheld Slit-Lamp Based on a Smartphone Camera for Cataract Screening. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1189281
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1189281