Mobile retinal photography: A means of screening for diabetic retinopathy in Aboriginal communities

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Background: Mobile fundus photography undertaken by Aboriginal health workers has been suggested as a practical and effective method of screening for diabetic retinopathy among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Methods: A pilot study was undertaken to demonstrate that interpretable colour slides of the retina could be produced by Aboriginal health workers trained over a two-week period. Results: Of 47 subjects, 36 (76.6%) had interpretable retinal photographs. Conclusions: These findings warrant further evaluation as to the benefits and cost effectiveness of mobile retinal photography.

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Karagiannis, A., & Newland, H. (1996). Mobile retinal photography: A means of screening for diabetic retinopathy in Aboriginal communities. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, 24(4), 333–337. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-9071.1996.tb01604.x

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