Smartphone-Based Ophthalmic Examination System

This patented smartphone-based ophthalmic examination device is coupled with accessories and software applications for ocular diagnosis. This multi-operative device/system possesses many capabilities for preliminary ocular examinations namely; (bio-) microscope or opthalmoscope function, ophthalmic slit-lamp, a pupillometer, fundoscope, scheimpflug camera, and stereo imaging (stereo-photo) device. This device/system is intended to be portable and handheld as well as compatible with telemedicine.

Background: 
Ensuring clinical access to health care requires that mobile approaches be explored. Researchers at the University of Arizona are developing a comprehensive smartphone-based ophthalmic examination device that is coupled with accessories and software applications for ocular diagnosis in remote or austere locations where ophthalmic or optometric support is unavailable.

Applications:

• Glaucoma testing
• Fundoscopy/fundus camera
• Pupillometry
• Macro- and micro- imaging of ocular surfaces and interior structures
• Slit-lamp
• Scheimpflug imaging of the eye
• In-situ (early) diagnosis via smartphone
• Space, military, or sea-based operations
• Disaster areas and/or humanitarian missions
• Sporting events

Advantages:

• Portable and handheld
• Ability to use outside the clinical setting
• In-situ diagnosis of ocular conditions
• Compatible with telemedicine

Status: issued U.S. patent #10,842,373