Smartphone Fundus Photography by Primary Healthcare Workers: Feasibility and Diagnostic Potential

Vitreo-Retina

Authors

  • Chima E. Edoga Department of Ophthalmology, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane, Enugu State, Nigeria
  • Chidi Mbakigwe Department of Ophthalmology, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane, Enugu State, Nigeria
  • Nkiru Kizor Akaraiwe Department of Ophthalmology, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane, Enugu State, Nigeria
  • Suhanya Okeke Department of Ophthalmology, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane, Enugu State, Nigeria
  • Sebastian N. Nwosu Guinness Eye Center, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria

Abstract

Introduction: Smartphone fundus photography is a tool for obtaining photographs of the retina using a combination of convex lenses and a smartphone, with or without adapters. Smartphone are ubiquitous while the convex lenses are readily available in most eye clinics with facility for binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy. This technique is relatively inexpensive when compared to traditional table-top or handheld fundus cameras. The images obtained through this technique can be used for diagnostic and educational purposes. Previous studies on smartphone fundus photography have mostly employed the skill of ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, optometrists, medical students and trained technicians.1 This study aimed at determining the feasibility and diagnostic potential of smartphone fundus photography by primary healthcare workers. 

Author Biography

Sebastian N. Nwosu, Guinness Eye Center, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria

Department of Ophthalmology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

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2023-03-26

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Edoga, C. E., Mbakigwe, C., Akaraiwe, N. K., Okeke, S., & Nwosu, S. N. (2023). Smartphone Fundus Photography by Primary Healthcare Workers: Feasibility and Diagnostic Potential: Vitreo-Retina. Transactions of the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria, 3(1). Retrieved from https://tosn.org.ng/index.php/home/article/view/172

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Transactions of the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria

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