Cataracts and Cataract Operations (First of Two Parts)

Liesegang, Thomas J.

doi:10.1016/s0025-6196(12)61494-3

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“…They include facilitating ocular fundus visualization (for glaucoma monitoring or in preparation for photocoagulation therapy in diabetic retinopathy), removing a foreign body embedded in the lens, preparing for vitrectomy and surgical repair of retinal detachment, and a variety of pathologic conditions in which the lens is threatening the eye's viability. The need for surgical intervention is determined by the patient's needs, his or her desired level of activity and recreation, the symmetry of the disease process, the condition of other ocular structures, the patient's general health, and appropriate informed consent with reasonable expectations [24]. In the developed world, surgery is usually considered when the anticipated improvement in vision relative to current conditions justifies the risk of major, sight-threatening complications.…”

Section: The Importance Of An Early Cataract Detectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards a Connected Mobile Cataract Screening System: A Future Approach

et al. 2022

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Advances in computing and AI technology have promoted the development of connected health systems, indirectly influencing approaches to cataract treatment. In addition, thanks to the development of methods for cataract detection and grading using different imaging modalities, ophthalmologists can make diagnoses with significant objectivity. This paper aims to review the development and limitations of published methods for cataract detection and grading using different imaging modalities. Over the years, the proposed methods have shown significant improvement and reasonable effort towards automated cataract detection and grading systems that utilise various imaging modalities, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus, and slit-lamp images. However, more robust and fully automated cataract detection and grading systems are still needed. In addition, imaging modalities such as fundus, slit-lamps, and OCT images require medical equipment that is expensive and not portable. Therefore, the use of digital images from a smartphone as the future of cataract screening tools could be a practical and helpful solution for ophthalmologists, especially in rural areas with limited healthcare facilities.

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Section: The Importance Of An Early Cataract Detectionmentioning

confidence: 99%