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Prithvi Chandrakanth¹, John Davis Akkara², Saloni M Joshi³

¹Department of Vitreoretinal Services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

|January 8, 2024

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Ophthalmologists can now perform precise cataract screening with the Slitscope, a novel, portable device. This do-it-yourself tool integrates slit lamp technology with a torchlight for effective use in outreach programs.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Biomedical Engineering
Medical Devices

Background:

Slit lamp biomicroscopes are essential for ophthalmology but are bulky and complex, hindering use in remote screening.
Torchlight is commonly used for basic screening, but lacks precision.
There is a need for portable, easy-to-use diagnostic tools for widespread eye care and blindness prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an innovative, low-cost, and portable device for precise cataract screening.
To create a do-it-yourself (DIY) solution that combines slit lamp functionality with a torchlight.
To facilitate efficient eye examinations in resource-limited settings and outreach camps.

Main Methods:

Development of the "Slitscope" by integrating slit lamp optics into a torchlight design.
Creation of two prototypes, with potential for 3D printing for accessibility.
Testing the device for its efficacy in cataract screening.

Main Results:

The Slitscope successfully combines slit lamp precision with torchlight portability.
The device offers a simple and innovative technique for cataract screening.
Prototypes were developed, demonstrating the feasibility of the Slitscope concept.

Conclusions:

The Slitscope is a novel DIY technique for precise cataract screening, particularly valuable for ophthalmologists in outreach settings.
This innovation addresses the limitations of traditional slit lamps in peripheral centers and vision centers.
The Slitscope offers a practical solution for eliminating needless blindness through accessible screening methods.