Invention:
This patented smartphone-based ophthalmic examination device is coupled with accessories and software applications for ocular diagnosis. This multi-operative device/system possesses many capabilities for preliminary ocular examinations namely; (bio-) microscope or opthalmoscope function, ophthalmic slit-lamp, a pupillometer, fundoscope, scheimpflug camera, and stereo imaging (stereo-photo) device. This device/system is intended to be portable and handheld as well as compatible with telemedicine.
Background:
Ensuring clinical access to health care requires that mobile approaches be explored. Researchers at the University of Arizona are developing a comprehensive smartphone-based ophthalmic examination device that is coupled with accessories and software applications for ocular diagnosis in remote or austere locations where ophthalmic or optometric support is unavailable.
Applications:
- Glaucoma testing
- Fundoscopy/fundus camera
- Pupillometry
- Macro- and micro- imaging of ocular surfaces and interior structures
- Slit-lamp
- Scheimpflug imaging of the eye
- In-situ (early) diagnosis via smartphone
- Space, military, or sea-based operations
- Disaster areas and/or humanitarian missions
- Sporting events
Advantages:
- Portable and handheld
- Ability to use outside the clinical setting
- In-situ diagnosis of ocular conditions
- Compatible with telemedicine
Status: issued U.S. patent #10,842,373
