Slit lamp- and noncontact lens-assisted photography: a novel technique for color fundus photograph-like fundus imaging

摘要

Digital fundus photography, commonly used in the diagnosis and monitoring of many ocular diseases, is an essential part of ophthalmology practice. However, fundus cameras are often costly and rely on separate computers for viewing and transmission of fundus photographs. In addition, adoption of electronic clinical record systems is expected to increase the demand for simple and cost-effective alternatives to the fundus camera that will allow the doctors to capture fundus images themselves during a medical examination. We describe a novel modified technique using slit-lamp biomicroscopy with a noncontact lens, which enables simple and convenient color fundus imaging.