American scientists developed a gadget that enables lightning‑fast photography of the interior of the eye..
Researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine in California have developed an inexpensive gadget that allows a smartphone to take ultra‑high‑resolution photos of the owner's eye, which could then be evaluated by a specialist.
The scientists’ goal was to help individuals who need to undergo regular eye examinations, significantly reducing the cost of such visits, especially for those living in remote areas.
The EyeGo, created by specialists, consists of an additional macro lens that attaches to the back of the device. With the help of LED, the patient can easily and quickly photograph the front and back part of the interior of his eye and then send the photographic file to his doctor for careful examination. In the process, the specialist can record it in the patient's electronic file, creating a modern database.
«Think of an Instagram for the eye» explains Dr. Robert Chang, one of the inventors of EyeGo. Researchers believe that their new ophthalmic gadget could facilitate patients' access to ophthalmic services but also improve doctors' ability to advise their patients remotely.
The researchers created the prototype of the ophthalmic gadget by assembling parts that had previously been printed with a 3D printer, a fact that dramatically reduced its cost.
Clinical trials regarding the quality of the photographic captures have been scheduled to take place in the emergency department of Stanford University Hospital, while a second study that the scientists have launched will focus primarily on cases of patients suffering from diabetes.
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