Evaluation of a non-mydriatic camera in Indian and European diabetic patients.
Br J Ophthalmol
; 72(11): 841-5, 1988 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3207659
ABSTRACT
The value of the Canon CR3-45NM non-mydriatic fundus camera in screening for diabetic retinopathy has been assessed in two ethnic groups, namely, 45 Indian and 40 European diabetic patients. There was 72% agreement between ophthalmoscopy by an ophthalmologist and the photographic assessment, and 100% agreement on clinically important lesions requiring treatment. However, peripheral retinal lesions, seen on ophthalmoscopy but lying outside the photographic field, occurred in 4% of eyes. 6% of photographs were totally unassessable and an additional 12% were only partially assessable. The prevalence and severity of retinopathy was similar in Indian and European patients. The advantages and disadvantages of the non-mydriatic camera in screening for diabetic retinopathy are discussed.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Photography
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
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Europa
Language:
En
Year:
1988
Type:
Article