US scientists have developed a gadget that allows flash photography of the inside of the eye
Researchers from his Medical School Stanford University, in California, have developed an economic gadget that allows a smartphone to take photos of a high-resolution eye of his owner, which could then be evaluated by an expert.
The aim of the scientists was to help people who undergo regular ophthalmologic examinations, greatly reducing the cost of these visits, especially in the case of those living in remote areas.
«Instagram» eye
EyeGo, created by experts, consists of an additional macro lens, which fits on the back of the device. With the help of LED, the patient can easily and quickly photograph the front and back part of the inside of his eye and then send the photo file to his doctor for a careful examination. Along the way, the specialist can enter it in the patient's electronic file, creating a modern bank data.
«Think of one Instagram for the eye"Explains Dr Robert Chang, one of the inventors of EyeGo. The researchers believe their new ophthalmology gadget could make it easier for patients to access ophthalmology services but also to improve the ability of doctors to advise their patients remotely.
Modern professional eye shooting equipment, according to scientists, costs thousands of euros and their use requires special training on the part of the operators.
«People living in remote areas do not have access to such equipment"Experts say.
«Adjusting one smartphone to photograph the eye, may offer patients who can not easily visit their ophthalmologist to share their condition with a specialist and then get their diagnosis"Says Dr David Ming, κύριος συγγραφέας της αμερικανικής studys.
«The system in question, could still have applications and in the emergency department of a hospital, where patients have to wait a long time before being seen by a specialist. By simplifying the entire process, we aim to improve the quality of patient care"He adds.
Low cost through 3D printing
The researchers created the model of the ophthalmic gadget by assembling pieces that had previously been printed with a three-dimensional printer, which dramatically reduced its cost.
Clinical trials on the quality of photographic imaging are scheduled to take place in the Emergency Department of the Stanford University Hospital, while a second study by scientists is about to focus primarily on patients with diabetes.
The interesting findings were presented in the scientific leaflet "journal of Mobile Technology in Medicine».
Source: tovima.gr
