Dr.Natarajan S
Objective: Evaluation of a portable, non-invasive, non-mydriatic fundus camera, as an effective screening device for ophthalmic diseases in under-served locations using a telemedicine technology.
Methods: 348 known cases of diabetes were screened using the portable fundus imaging camera, ‘3nethra’ for various ophthalmic diseases in three different settings of screening camps.
Result: A total of 696 diabetic eyes were screened, of whom 23% (n=82) patients were diagnosed with potential eye diseases. Among them, the incidence of cataract, various stagesof diabetic retinopathy (DR), glaucomaand miscellaneous eye disorders was 8.5% (n=30), 10.8% (n=38), 1.7% (n=6) and 2.3% (n=8) respectively.
Conclusion: Ocular screening by technicians using a portable non-mydriatic camera helped in effective screening of the study participants by accurately identifying those requiring prompt referral to the ophthalmologist for detailed evaluation and definitive management
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