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ArticleJMIR human factors2026

Simulated Workflow Feasibility Evaluation of a Web-Based Periorbital Measurement Platform: Development and Usability Study.

George R Nahass, Jacob van der Ende, Sasha Hubschman, Benjamin Beltran, Bhavana Kolli, Caitlin Berek, James D Edmonds, R V Paul Chan, Pete Setabutr, James W Larrick and 2 more

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George R Nahass *Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0009-0008-2223-7830
Jacob van der Ende *Quina Care, San Miguel, Ecuador.ORCID 0000-0002-1274-2429
Sasha HubschmanDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-8392-8642
Benjamin BeltranDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0009-0009-6897-8551
Bhavana KolliDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0009-0001-6389-772X
Caitlin BerekDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0009-0005-2275-7068
James D EdmondsDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0009-0002-6661-5852
R V Paul ChanDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-1971-2249
Pete SetabutrDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0009-0000-5440-3583
James W LarrickQuina Care, San Miguel, Ecuador.ORCID 0000-0002-0967-4293
Darvin YiDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-4680-8625
Ann Q TranDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-3176-5909

Funding

Translational Core for Therapeutic and Diagnostic DevelopmentP30EY001792 · NEI · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO · PI SHUKLA, DEEPAK · 1985 to 2025
$14.8M
NEI NIH HHS P30 EY001792
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeriorbital measurements such as margin to reflex distances, palpebral fissure height, and scleral show are critical in diagnosing and managing conditions like ptosis and disorders of the eyelid. However, deployment of automated periorbital measurement algorithms in structured research workflows remains limited by the lack of integrated capture and data management infrastructure.

objectiveWe developed and evaluated Glorbit, a lightweight, browser-based application for automated periorbital distance measurement using artificial intelligence (AI). The objective was to evaluate end-to-end workflow feasibility of the platform under simulated, operator-run conditions.

methodsThe application integrates a DeepLabV3 segmentation model into a modular image processing pipeline with secure, site-specific Google Cloud storage, supporting local preprocessing and cloud upload through Firebase-authenticated logins. The full workflow-metadata entry, facial image capture, segmentation, and upload-was tested. After the session, the participants completed a Likert-style survey.

resultsGlorbit successfully ran on all tested platforms, including laptops, tablets, and mobile phones across major browsers. A total of 15 volunteers were enrolled in this study in which the app completed predefined workflow steps in all simulated, operator-run sessions. The segmentation model produced outputs on all images, and the average session duration was 101.7 (SD 17.5) seconds. Simulated experience scores on a 5-point Likert scale were uniformly high.

conclusionsGlorbit is a cross-platform application that supports structured periorbital image capture and automated inference within a unified workflow. In simulated, operator-run testing, the platform demonstrated successful execution of predefined workflow steps across devices. These findings support the technical feasibility of the system as a research-oriented data collection framework and may inform future evaluations in broader research settings.

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Artificial IntelligenceImage Processing, Computer-AssistedInternetOrbitWorkflowFeasibility StudiesHumansartificial intelligencedeployable applicationsglobal healthperiorbital distancesimulation

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PMID42061843
PMCPMC13135169

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