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This audio programme is in three parts, each discussing an area where technology can be used to improve optometric services to the public now and in the future.

  • AI and telemedicine in diabetic retinopathy screening: Dr Jorge Cuadros, an international expert on the use of AI in diabetic retinopathy, discusses the role of AI and telemedicine in the detection and grading of this sight threatening disease.  
  • Amyloid detection in screening for Alzheimer’s disease: Ms Anne Marie Cairns from Optos plc describes the latest research endeavours into early detection of Alzheimer's disease and discusses the potential role of ultra-widefield imaging in screening for the disease in the primary care environment.
  • The OrCam, the Oxsight and beyond: Dr Michael Crossland gives an informative update on recently available complex low vision aids and discusses the use of smart phone apps which have been designed to help the visually impaired carry out routine and specific tasks.

Last published: August 2020

    ◄Unit 2 - Amyloid detection in screening for Alzheimer’s disease (~14 mins)More information►

    Unit 3 - The OrCam, the OxSight and beyond (~16 mins)

    Unit 3 - The OrCam, the OxSight and beyond (~16 mins)

    Dr Michael Crossland

    Electronic devices and adapted software are increasingly being sought out by patients with visual impairment. It is becoming more important that optometrists have a good understanding of the technology available so that the best advice is given. To understand the emerging technologies, Dr Michael Crossland explains how the OrCam and the OxSight devices can be used to help visually impaired individuals in their everyday lives. The programme finishes with an overview of how various applications can be accessed and used on mobile phones and tablets to create convenient low vision aids for a multitude of daily tasks and activities.

    • References

    • Crossland M, Silva R, Macedo A (2014) Smartphone, tablet computer and e-reader use by people with vision impairment.  Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 34(5) pp 552-7

      Deemer A, Bradley C, Ross N, Natale D, et al (2018) Low Vision Enhancement with Head-mounted Video Display Systems: Are We There Yet? Optom Vis Sci. 95(9) pp 694-703

    ◄Unit 2 - Amyloid detection in screening for Alzheimer’s disease (~14 mins)More information►