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Mobile retinal photography. A means of screening for diabetic retinopathy in aboriginal communities
1Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology
|November 1, 1996
Abstract
Background:
Mobile fundus photography undertaken by Aboriginal health workers has been suggested as a practical and effective method of screening for diabetic retinopathy among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Methods:
A pilot study was undertaken to demonstrate that interpretable colour slides of the retina could be produced by Aboriginal health workers trained over a two-week period.
Results:
Of 47 subjects, 36 (76.6%) had interpretable retinal photographs.
Conclusions:
These findings warrant further evaluation as to the benefits and cost effectiveness of mobile retinal photography.