Development of an Application for Aid in Cataract Screening

Cunha, Ana Julia P da; Lima, Luis F. S. G.; Ribeiro, Anna G. C. D.; Wanderley, Caroline Dantas Vilar; Diniz, A. A. R.; Soares, Heliana B.

doi:10.1109/embc.2019.8857605

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“…Their initial results showed that they still need to do more research on the flash timing, the duration needed for the human eye to be in the dark to capture a clear red reflex, the intensity of the room lighting, and the effects of vertical angle towards the clarity of the red reflex. In another example, da Cunha et al [65] have proposed an embedded teleophthalmology system that uses a smartphone called TriOft for the screening of cataract. The system is based on image processing and expert systems that consist of an off-line mobile pre-diagnostic platform for cataract screening in remote areas.…”

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Towards a Connected Mobile Cataract Screening System: A Future Approach

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Advances in computing and AI technology have promoted the development of connected health systems, indirectly influencing approaches to cataract treatment. In addition, thanks to the development of methods for cataract detection and grading using different imaging modalities, ophthalmologists can make diagnoses with significant objectivity. This paper aims to review the development and limitations of published methods for cataract detection and grading using different imaging modalities. Over the years, the proposed methods have shown significant improvement and reasonable effort towards automated cataract detection and grading systems that utilise various imaging modalities, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus, and slit-lamp images. However, more robust and fully automated cataract detection and grading systems are still needed. In addition, imaging modalities such as fundus, slit-lamps, and OCT images require medical equipment that is expensive and not portable. Therefore, the use of digital images from a smartphone as the future of cataract screening tools could be a practical and helpful solution for ophthalmologists, especially in rural areas with limited healthcare facilities.

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Section: Modern Trends In Cataract Screeningmentioning

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Towards a Connected Mobile Cataract Screening System: A Future Approach

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“…Further, teleophthalmology has the potential to become a time-and labor-saving method with the assistance of AI. 38 Online electronic health record system, 39 mobile phone apps, 40 and cloud-based platforms 41 are accessible portals for telescreening. However, the accuracy of these telescreening strategies has been verified in different studies, and the results are inconsistent due to different telemedical settings and relatively small sample size.…”

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Anterior Segment and Others in Teleophthalmology: Past, Present, and Future

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Yun

et al. 2021

Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology

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Teleophthalmology, a subfield of telemedicine, has recently been widely applied in ophthalmic disease management, accelerated by ubiquitous connectivity via mobile computing and communication applications. Teleophthalmology has strengths in overcoming geographic barriers and broadening access to medical resources, as a supplement to face-to-face clinical settings. Eyes, especially the anterior segment, are one of the most researched superficial parts of the human body. Therefore, ophthalmic images, easily captured by portable devices, have been widely applied in teleophthalmology, boosted by advancements in software and hardware in recent years. This review aims to revise current teleophthalmology applications in the anterior segment and other diseases from a temporal and spatial perspective, and summarize common scenarios in teleophthalmology, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, postoperative follow-up, and tele-education of patients and clinical practitioners. Further, challenges in the current application of teleophthalmology and the future development of teleophthalmology are discussed.

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“…The gap in healthcare coverage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for its rapid implementation. Although different digital approaches have proven useful for cataract patient screening, only fewer reports have evaluated telemedicine for eye examination following cataract surgery [128][129][130][131][132][133]. In a case series by Smith et al, post-operative video-examination showed reliability in detecting oedema at the central cornea but they did not consistently detect anterior chamber flare and failed to detect Descemet membrane folds or anterior chamber cells [128].…”

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Rethinking Elective Cataract Surgery Diagnostics, Assessments, and Tools after the COVID-19 Pandemic Experience and Beyond: Insights from the EUROCOVCAT Group

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Brézin

Cummings³

et al. 2020

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The progressive deterioration of the visual function in patients on waiting lists for cataract surgery has a negative impact on their quality of life, especially in the elderly population. Patient waiting times for cataract surgeries in many healthcare settings have increased recently due to the prolonged stop or slowdown of elective cataract surgery as a result of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). The aim of this review is to highlight the impact of such a “de-prioritization” of cataract surgery and to summarize some critical issues and useful hints on how to reorganize cataract pathways, with a special focus on perioperative diagnostic tools during the recovery phase and beyond. The experiences of a group of surgeons originating from nine different countries, named the European COVID-19 Cataract Group (EUROCOVCAT), have been combined with the literature and recommendations from scientific ophthalmic societies and healthcare institutions. Key considerations for elective cataract surgery should include the reduction of the number of unnecessary visits and examinations, adoption of precautionary measures, and implementation of telemedicine instruments. New strategies should be adopted to provide an adequate level of assistance and to guarantee safety conditions. Flexibility will be the watchword and regular updates would be necessary following scientific insights and the development of the pandemic.

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Development of an Application for Aid in Cataract Screening

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Towards a Connected Mobile Cataract Screening System: A Future Approach

Towards a Connected Mobile Cataract Screening System: A Future Approach

Anterior Segment and Others in Teleophthalmology: Past, Present, and Future

Rethinking Elective Cataract Surgery Diagnostics, Assessments, and Tools after the COVID-19 Pandemic Experience and Beyond: Insights from the EUROCOVCAT Group

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