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Proof of Concept Trial of a Novel Imaging System to Assess and Document Choroidal Reflectance in Children for the Detection of Cataract and Media Opacities.
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Red-reflex assessment and Infrared-reflex assessment for Childhood Cataract. Completed, enrolled 110 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Sensitivity and specificity of current screening methods for childhood cataracts is poor. This results in delayed diagnosis and management which can decrease the visual prognosis following cataract surgery. It also results in many false positives with resultant unnecessary healthcare costs in specialist paediatric ophthalmology services. This study compares the accuracy of cataract screening using infrared light compared to white light in a population of children attending eye clinic.
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The red reflex was examined in the standard manner using direct ophthalmoscope by medical student examiner
The infrared reflex was examined using a modified smart phone camera by a medical student examiner