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ArticleBMJ open ophthalmology2023

Quality assessment of non-mydriatic fundus photographs for glaucoma screening in primary healthcare centres: a real-world study.

Qi Chen, Mengtian Zhou, Yang Cao, Xuanli Zheng, Huiyan Mao, Changrong Lei, Wanglong Lin, Junhong Jiang, Yize Chen, Di Song and 3 more

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Article in BMJ open ophthalmology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Qi ChenNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2546-1869
Mengtian ZhouNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Yang CaoNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Xuanli ZhengNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Huiyan MaoNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Changrong LeiNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Wanglong LinNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Junhong JiangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yize ChenDepartment of Ophthalmology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.
Di SongDepartment of Ophthalmology, The First People's Hospital of Huzhou, The First Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou Teacher College, Huzhou, China.
Xiang XuNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Cong YeNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Yuanbo LiangNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China yuanboliang@wmu.edu.cn.
Wenzhou Medical University · CNShanghai Jiao Tong University · CNShanxi Medical University · CNThird People's Hospital of Huzhou · CN

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Abstract

backgroundThis study assessed the quality distribution of non-mydriatic fundus photographs (NMFPs) in real-world glaucoma screening and analysed its influencing factors.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in primary healthcare centres in the Yinzhou District, China, from 17 March to 3 December 2021. The quality distribution of bilateral NMFPs was assessed by the Digital Reading Department of the Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University. Generalised estimating equations and logistic regression models identified factors affecting image quality.

resultsA total of 17 232 photographs of 8616 subjects were assessed. Of these, 11.9% of images were reliable for the right eyes, while only 4.6% were reliable for the left eyes; 93.6% of images were readable in the right eyes, while 90.3% were readable in the left eyes. In adjusted models, older age was associated with decreased odds of image readability (adjusted OR (aOR)=1.07, 95% CI 1.06~1.08, p<0.001). A larger absolute value of spherical equivalent significantly decreased the odds of image readability (all p<0.001). Media opacity and worse visual acuity had a significantly lower likelihood of achieving readable NMFPs (aOR=1.52, 95% CI 1.31~1.75; aOR=1.70, 95% CI 1.42~2.02, respectively, all p<0.001). Astigmatism axes within 31°~60° and 121°~150° had lower odds of image readability (aOR=1.35, 95% CI 1.11~1.63, p<0.01) than astigmatism axes within 180°±30°.

conclusionsThe image readability of NMFPs in large-scale glaucoma screening for individuals 50 years and older is comparable with relevant studies, but image reliability is unsatisfactory. Addressing the associated factors may be vital when implementing ophthalmological telemedicine in underserviced areas. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ChiCTR2200059277.

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AstigmatismDiabetic RetinopathyGlaucomaCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMydriaticsPrimary Health CareReproducibility of ResultsMydriaticsglaucomaimagingpublic healthtelemedicine

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