Cataract screening by minimally trained remote observer with non-mydriatic digital fundus camera

Ann Choi; David Hjelmstad; Jessica N. Taibl; Samir I. Sayegh

doi:10.1117/12.2004602

26 March 2013 Cataract screening by minimally trained remote observer with non-mydriatic digital fundus camera

Ann Choi, David Hjelmstad, Jessica N. Taibl, Samir I. Sayegh

Proceedings Volume 8567, Ophthalmic Technologies XXIII; 85671Y (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2004602
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2013, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

We propose a method that allows an inexperienced observer, through the examination of the digital fundus image of a retina on a computer screen, to simply determine the presence of a cataract and the necessity to refer the patient for further evaluation. To do so, fundus photos obtained with a non-mydriatic camera were presented to an inexperienced observer that was briefly instructed on fundus imaging, nature of cataracts and their probable effect on the image of the retina and the use of a computer program presenting fundus image pairs. Preliminary results of pair testing indicate the method is very effective.

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Ann Choi, David Hjelmstad, Jessica N. Taibl, and Samir I. Sayegh "Cataract screening by minimally trained remote observer with non-mydriatic digital fundus camera", Proc. SPIE 8567, Ophthalmic Technologies XXIII, 85671Y (26 March 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2004602

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