Dr.John Davis Akkara, Dr.Rengaraj Venkatesh, Dr.Anju Kuriakose, Dr.Davis J Akkara
Smartphones are ubiquitous in today’s society and are rapidly becoming integrated into novel technology that is delivering ophthalmic care to rural areas globally. Specially-designed cameras and mobile applications facilitate testing and record keeping for electronic medical records and cloud-based systems. Digitized records not only leave a minimal carbon footprint, but they offer the distinct advantage of efficient database creation, as well as a method for monitoring patient progress. Additionally, clinical trials and patient outcome-based research can be conducted quickly and accurately. Smartphones have the potential to connect ophthalmologists directly to their patients, even from a distance. There is unused potential hidden in everyday, low-cost devices that could be harnessed for improved clinical results and patient satisfaction. Introducing high-tech and portable diagnostic tools to rural areas allow ophthalmologists to offer quality care to patients that are often forgotten.
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