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[Smartphones in ophthalmology].

R Tahiri Joutei Hassani¹, M El Sanharawi, S Dupont-Monod

¹Service d'ophtalmologie III, centre hospitalier national d'ophtalmologique des XV-XX, 28, rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris, France. tjhr78@hotmail.com

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Ophthalmology apps are increasingly available on smartphones, offering benefits for both doctors and patients. This study classified 342 apps by function, highlighting their role in patient education and self-monitoring.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Informatics
Mobile Health

Background:

Smartphones are increasingly used in medicine, presenting new opportunities for ophthalmologists.
The study addresses the growing trend of medical applications on mobile devices.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the availability of ophthalmology applications in major app stores.
To propose a classification system for these applications based on their functionalities.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive search of the Apple App Store and Android Play Store was conducted in November 2012.
Ophthalmology-related keywords were used, and non-relevant applications were excluded.

Main Results:

A total of 342 ophthalmology applications were identified.
Applications were categorized into two main groups: those for ophthalmologists and those for patients.

Conclusions:

Smartphone applications offer significant benefits for both ophthalmologists and patients.
These applications transform smartphones into medical devices, aiding in patient education, self-monitoring, and low-vision support.