Smartphone apps for visually impaired persons

Kuriakose, Anju

doi:10.4103/kjo.kjo_81_19

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“…[ 28 ] Few studies have been published in literature regarding Apps exclusive to ophthalmology. [ 6 7 22 23 29 30 ] Attempts were made to broadly categorize the Apps based on user needs and qualitatively describe selected Apps in ophthalmic practice from a clinicians' perspective. A study by Akkara and Kuriakose has qualitatively analyzed smartphone applications specifically for LVA.…”

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Smartphone applications in ophthalmology

Aruljyothi

Janakiraman

Malligarjun

et al. 2021

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

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Purpose: There is limited information in literature about the scope and usability of Smartphone Applications (Apps) in ophthalmology. Eye care professionals are therefore skeptical about the benefits of smartphone Apps and are reluctant to adopt it in their day to day practice. The purpose of this study was to provide an updated overview of all Apps exclusive to ophthalmology. Methods: This study was a quantitative analysis of Smartphone Apps exclusively designed for ophthalmic care. The Apple iPhone and Google play store were searched for eye care themed Apps. Any App related to eye treatment and management such as visual acuity screening, eye education, calculators, eBooks, Low Vision Aids were included in the study. Data on the purpose of the Apps, target end-users, validation, App usage, user ratings, and App developer qualifications were documented. Results: As of March 2020, a total of 131 Apps exclusively dedicated for eye care were identified. 53% (69/131) were available in iPhones, 44% (58/131) in Android smartphones, and 3% in both. 32% (41/131) Apps were designed for visual acuity (VA) screening, 13% (17/131) for eye relaxation exercises, 12% (15/131) for professional education, and the remaining for Apps detecting color blindness, low vision aids, and assistance and patient education. Among the 131 Apps, 6 (4.5%) Apps are claimed by the developers as validated. Conclusion: This study unveils a wide range of smartphone Apps exclusive to ophthalmology and suggests guidelines to choose an appropriate App. The study also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in the design, development, and validation of such Apps.

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“…A study by Akkara and Kuriakose has qualitatively analyzed smartphone applications specifically for LVA. [ 30 ] Two studies have quantitatively analyzed smartphone Apps in ophthalmology. [ 6 13 ] The first comprehensive quantitative analysis of Apps in ophthalmology was published in 2015.…”

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Smartphone applications in ophthalmology

Aruljyothi

Janakiraman

Malligarjun

et al. 2021

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

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“…Visually impaired patients would benefit from specially made smartphone apps such as those listed and described in this cited article. [ 9 ] Medication reminder apps sound an alarm (with photo of the eyedrop bottle) according to dosing schedule, and can taper eyedrops as per doctor's advice. [ 4 ] Vision simulator apps demonstrate visual symptoms, vision changes in various eye diseases and the vision through different types of spectacles, contact lenses and intraocular lenses.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Kuriakose

2021

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

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“…Doctors in low-resource countries have learnt to MacGyver their way out of impossible situations. With smartphone slitlamp imaging,[ 2 ] smartphone fundus photography,[ 3 ] smartphone gonioscopy,[ 4 ] smartphone apps for blind,[ 5 ] and smartphone ophthalmic apps;[ 6 ] Indian ophthalmologists have shown that smartphone jugaad and indovation run in their blood. [ 7 ]…”

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confidence: 99%