Authors
Nishtha Panwar, Philemon Huang, Jiaying Lee, Pearse A Keane, Tjin Swee Chuan, Ashutosh Richhariya, Stephen Teoh, Tock Han Lim, Rupesh Agrawal
Publication date
2016/3/1
Source
Telemedicine and e-Health
Volume
22
Issue
3
Pages
198-208
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Description
Background: The introduction of fundus photography has impacted retinal imaging and retinal screening programs significantly. Literature Review: Fundus cameras play a vital role in addressing the cause of preventive blindness. More attention is being turned to developing countries, where infrastructure and access to healthcare are limited. One of the major limitations for tele-ophthalmology is restricted access to the office-based fundus camera. Results: Recent advances in access to telecommunications coupled with introduction of portable cameras and smartphone-based fundus imaging systems have resulted in an exponential surge in available technologies for portable fundus photography. Retinal cameras in the near future would have to cater to these needs by featuring a low-cost, portable design with automated controls and digitalized images with Web-based transfer. Conclusions: In this review, we aim to …
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