Novel telemedicine device for diagnosis of corneal abrasions and ulcers in resource-poor settings.

Novel Telemedicine Device for Diagnosis of Corneal Abrasions and Ulcers in Resource-Poor Settings Corneal ulcers are a significant cause of corneal blindness worldwide.1 Normally, traumatic corneal damage and secondary infections are diagnosed by an ophthalmologist via slitlamp examination. However, limited health care resources in developing regions may delay diagnosis and treatment, increasing the risk of vision loss.2 Mobile phones are widely available even in resource-limited settings and therefore could potentially be used to aid in diagnosis of corneal pathology.3 Herein, we describe and test a custom-made smartphone attachment that allows diagnosis of corneal epithelial defects with a smartphone.