![]() Mydriatic fundus photo of optic-disc edema secondary to cryptococcal meningitis, captured with a 20-D lens and smartphone camera.Īdvancements in microfabrication, optics, digital sensors and image processing have led to progressively smaller, more portable and more powerful imaging devices. ![]() By capturing video instead of still photos, the best image for highlighting the pathology of interest can be selected.4įigure 1b (right). Mydriatic fundus photo of cryptococcal meningitis with focus on the posterior pole and macula captured with a 20-D lens and smartphone camera. Accordingly, there’s been interest in adapting non-ophthalmic imaging devices that are readily available, easy to use, and relatively inexpensive for ophthalmic use.įigure 1a (left). ![]() However, outside the traditional clinical setting, standard ophthalmic cameras can be impractical and costly. Our ability to image the eye enhances patient care and counseling, while augmenting medical education.
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