Measurement of Corneal Diameter using Calipers and Smar t Phone Technology among term Neonates at Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki: A Cross Sectional Comparative St u d y

Abstract

Background: Corneal Diameter (CD) measurement in newborns is essential for detection of blinding ocular pathologies. It requires especially trained personnel using methods that involve contact with the globe as well as use of anaesthesia. Smart phone use may obviate these challenges. The objective of this study is to compare white to white corneal diameter measurement among newborns using smart phone and manual caliper measurement.