A pilot study for smartphone photography to assess bleb morphology and vasculature post-trabeculectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The current grading systems used for bleb morphology assessment in patients post-trabeculectomy are based on standardized slit-lamp photographs and anterior segment imaging devices. The lack of availability of these expensive and non-portable devices in resource-deficient settings is a significant deterrent in their widespread utilization for proper post-operative management. The rapidly evolving utilization of smartphone photography has significantly benefited diagnostics of posterior segment disorders and is now being increasingly utilized for monitoring anterior segment pathologies as well as post-surgical course. In this study, we study a novel use of smartphones for bleb photography for assessing the morphological characteristics as vascularity and microcysts.

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SUBMITTER: Kalra G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7553381 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature