Handheld imaging devices may be useful in the assessment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, according to a study.
Recivall P. Salongcay, MD, MPM, and colleagues compared mydriatic and nonmydriatic handheld retinal imaging cameras with standard ETDRS 7-field color fundus photography to assess whether handheld cameras have the potential to expand the reach of DR screening programs to a more diverse population.
“These devices can potentially be placed in strategic community locations that are easily accessible, which can lead to increased patient participation in surveillance,”