A smartphone lens attachment improves the quality of referrals to eye casualty.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

In recent years, eye casualty clinics have seen significant increases in patient numbers with reduced capacity. COVID-19 has exacerbated this issue and demonstrated the potential of telemedicine as a solution. Our study evaluated the potential benefit of a smartphone-based lens attachment to improve the referral pathway for anterior segment related complaints in eye casualty.

Subjects/methods

Fifty-four consecutive patients with anterior segment complaints were recruited. A questionnaire was completed with each patient to simulate the history from the point of referral. White light and cobalt blue photos were captured using a smartphone lens. The clinician reviewing the patient was asked to document the actual diagnosis and the appropriate time-frame wi

SUBMITTER: Mamtora S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9514163 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature