Teleophthalmology and its application for the early detection of Diabetic Retinopathy: a review article.

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Tania Melba Herrera Dionisio
Edgardo Ulises Contreras Balbin
Katherin Ayde Calle Morales
Karen Elizabeth Madrid Robles
Natalia Chiquilin Paico
Alan Barreto Vinces Natalia

Abstract

Introduction: In Peru as well as worldwide the morbidity of both Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Retinopathy is of relevance, As well as in many countries, especially those in the developing world, the lack of ophthalmologists and even more so of retinal sub-specialists means that tools such as telemedicine are considered a strategic and viable alternative for the early detection of diabetic retinopathy. Method: The present article describes the review of scientific studies related to the application of tele-ophthalmology in pathologies of Diabetes Mellitus for the early detection of Diabetic Retinopathy. Results and discussion: In the articles reviewed, the use of intelligent cellular phones or smartphones for the acquisition of images of the fundus of the eye is proposed, which generated a positive expectation considering the proliferation of this type of equipment, as well as the possibility of complementing it with artificial intelligence solutions for the optimization of the screening procedure.

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