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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2024

Reliability of a computerized system for strabismus screening.

Supaporn Tengtrisorn, Alan Frederick Geater

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Article in International journal of ophthalmology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Supaporn TengtrisornDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai, Songkla 90110, Thailand.
Alan Frederick GeaterEpidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai, Songkla 90110, Thailand.
Prince of Songkla University · TH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo evaluate the reliability of Photo-Hirschberg screening for global strabismus performed by non-specialized personnel.

methodsParticipants at three sites were enrolled. One person at each site was trained in visual acuity measurement and use of the computerized system. Visual acuity was measured, and strabismus testing was performed using two flash photographs. All data from the three primary observers were sent to an experienced assistant researcher, who was blinded to the primary results, for re-evaluation. The primary and re-evaluation results of the Photo-Hirschberg screenings using weighted kappa for agreement were compared.

resultsThe study included 181 participants (88 males and 93 females) and the results for primary and re-evaluation screenings were corresponded. Ten participants with contrasting results presented with unclear corneal light reflex. Sensitivity and specificity were 100% [95% confidence interval (CI): 29.0%-100%] and 99.4% (95%CI: 96.6%-100%), respectively, based on the Agresti test of the primary evaluation, considering the re-evaluated classification as true.

conclusionThe computerized system can be used for primary strabismus screening by non-specialized personnel, with 98.8% agreement with specialists. However, it cannot be used as a substitute for professional examination.

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computerized systemPhoto-Hirschberg screeningstrabismus screening

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PMID38239952
PMCPMC10754662
OpenAlexW4390206489

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