Camera adapter for anterior segment slitlamp photography

Abstract

We describe an original, affordable and readily accessible slit lamp camera adapter. This is easily assembled from parts already available in most eye units, allowing ready access to anterior segment photography, using both digital and analog cameras.

BCLA CLEAR - Scleral lenses

“…The slit-lamp biomicroscope can be used in conjunction with various systems or accessories [100][101][102][103][104] to capture images of anterior segment conditions for documentation, monitoring treatment progression, teaching, medico-legal purposes [105], or contact lens fitting. Recording and storing the images of the anterior segment offers the possibility to refer to prior visits [106] and to improve patient communication about their condition.…”

An Update on Pediatric Corneal Imaging Techniques

“…4 Smartphone-based photography has become widely available as a primary imaging device or in conjunction with the slit-lamp, the indirect ophthalmoscope, or the direct ophthalmoscope. [5][6][7] Fundus cameras can also be used to capture images of the anterior segment together with the posterior segment; however, can result in distortion in the periphery of the anterior image. 3,8…”

“…In photosensitive children, simple digital single-lens reflex cameras with medium telephoto macro lenses and a ring flash setting can be used to provide shadowless images 4. Smartphone-based photography has become widely available as a primary imaging device or in conjunction with the slit-lamp, the indirect ophthalmoscope, or the direct ophthalmoscope 5–7. Fundus cameras can also be used to capture images of the anterior segment together with the posterior segment; however, can result in distortion in the periphery of the anterior image 3,8…”