Evaluation of a non-mydriatic camera in Indian and European diabetic patients.

Mohan, R and Kohner, E M and Aldington, S J and Nijhar, I and Mohan, V and Mather, H M (1988) Evaluation of a non-mydriatic camera in Indian and European diabetic patients. The British journal of ophthalmology, 72 (11). pp. 841-5. ISSN 0007-1161

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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.

Item Type:Article
Official URL/DOI:http://bjo.bmj.com/
Uncontrolled Keywords:non-mydriatic;Indian and European ;diabetic patients
Subjects:Genetics and Diabetes
Diabetes
Divisions:Department of Opthalmology
Neonatal Diabetes
Department of Diabetology
ID Code:368
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Deposited On:31 Dec 2009 10:07
Last Modified:31 Dec 2009 10:07

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