“…Smartphones have also been used in conjunction with slit lamp to obtain high-quality images by obtaining alignment with slit-lamp scopes, use of adapters, etc. [ 21 , 22 ]. In a recent work, smartphone illumination has been used as a light source for slit-lamp examination in settings where there may be slit-lamp bulb failure, power cuts, or lack of electricity per se [ 23 ].…”
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 Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (
“…Smartphones have also been used in conjunction with slit lamp to obtain high-quality images by obtaining alignment with slit-lamp scopes, use of adapters, etc. [ 21 , 22 ]. In a recent work, smartphone illumination has been used as a light source for slit-lamp examination in settings where there may be slit-lamp bulb failure, power cuts, or lack of electricity per se [ 23 ].…”
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 Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (
“…For directly connecting with the patients at home, smartphones and computers are the only gadgets reasonably expected to be available. Innovative smartphone apps such as to test visual acuity,[ 2 ] take 9-gaze[ 3 ] photos and help to take clinical photos[ 4 ] are the only solutions to be quickly used.…”
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“…[ 3 ] The current generation of smartphones has excellent cameras so that close-up photos and videos of the eye can be taken with good clarity if proper technique is followed. [ 4 ] If not, a clip-on macro lens or any lens attached to the back of the smartphone should be able to give very good photos. [ 6 ]…”
“…Doctors in low-resource countries have learnt to MacGyver their way out of impossible situations. With smartphone slitlamp imaging,[ 2 ] smartphone fundus photography,[ 3 ] smartphone gonioscopy,[ 4 ] smartphone apps for blind,[ 5 ] and smartphone ophthalmic apps;[ 6 ] Indian ophthalmologists have shown that smartphone jugaad and indovation run in their blood. [ 7 ]…”
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