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ArticleJournal of medical imaging (Bellingham, Wash.)2024

Mobile infrared slit-light scanner for rapid eye disease screening.

Neelam Kaushik, Parmanand Sharma, Noriko Himori, Takuro Matsumoto, Takehiro Miya, Toru Nakazawa

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Article in Journal of medical imaging (Bellingham, Wash.), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Neelam KaushikTohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Sendai, Japan.
Parmanand SharmaTohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Sendai, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6265-3395
Noriko HimoriTohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Sendai, Japan.
Takuro MatsumotoTohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Sendai, Japan.
Takehiro MiyaTohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Sendai, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8588-0793
Toru NakazawaTohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Sendai, Japan.
Tohoku University · JP

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: Timely detection and treatment of visual impairments and age-related eye diseases are essential for maintaining a longer, healthier life. However, the shortage of appropriate medical equipment often impedes early detection. We have developed a portable self-imaging slit-light device utilizing NIR light and a scanning mirror. The objective of our study is to assess the accuracy and compare the performance of our device with conventional nonportable slit-lamp microscopes and anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) for screening and remotely diagnosing eye diseases, such as cataracts and glaucoma, outside of an eye clinic. Approach: The NIR light provides an advantage as measurements are nonmydriatic and less traumatic for patients. A cross-sectional study involving Japanese adults was conducted. Cataract evaluation was performed using photographs captured by the device. Van-Herick grading was assessed by the ratio of peripheral anterior chamber depth to peripheral corneal thickness, in addition to the iridocorneal angle using Image J software. Results: The correlation coefficient between values obtained by AS-OCT, and our fabricated portable scanning slit-light device was notably high. The results indicate that our portable device is equally reliable as the conventional nonportable slit-lamp microscope and AS-OCT for screening and evaluating eye diseases. Conclusions: Our fabricated device matches the functionality of the traditional slit lamp, offering a cost-effective and portable solution. Ideal for remote locations, healthcare facilities, or areas affected by disasters, our scanning slit-light device can provide easy access to initial eye examinations and supports digital eye healthcare initiatives.

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anterior chamber depthcataractportable slit-light camerarecordableslit-lamp microscopeVan-Herick grading

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PMID38606184
PMCPMC11003872
OpenAlexW4394682975

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