ESCRS - FP07.08 - Corneal Dome Lens: The Digitalization Of The Ocular Surface

Corneal Dome Lens: The Digitalization Of The Ocular Surface

Published 2024 - 42nd Congress of the ESCRS

Reference: FP07.08 | Type: Free paper | DOI: 10.82333/5qzt-g005

Authors: Vito Romano* 1 , Francesco Semeraro 1 , Antonio Iaria 2 , Marica Ventura 1 , Chiara Ancona 1 , Stella Lukas Yani 3 , Marco Augustin 3 , Philipp Ostheimer 3 , Bernhard Steger 4

1Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health,University of Brescia,Brescia,Italy, 2UOC oculistica,Asst spedali civili di Brescia,Brescia,Italy, 3Occyo,Innsbruck,Austria, 4Department of Ophthalmology,Medical University of Innsbruck,Innsbruck,Austria

Purpose

The digitalization of medicine necessitates standardization in diagnostic procedures. With the surge in telemedicine, especially during the pandemic, advancements in technology have accelerated across all medical disciplines. Ophthalmology, historically at the forefront of technological innovation, has particularly benefited. This project aims to address limitations in current imaging techniques for anterior ocular segment pathologies by introducing an innovative imaging system, the Cornea Dome Lens (CDL).

Setting

ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy 

Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, Italy

Methods

This prospective, multicentric observational study compares the CDL system with traditional slit lamp camera photography in evaluating ocular surface pathologies. Patients from two medical centers will undergo assessments including demographic data, medical history, and slit lamp examinations. Images has been acquired using both CDL and slit lamp camera systems. The study will evaluate repeatability, reproducibility, and operator independence of image acquisition. Data analysis will involve blinded evaluation of image quality, resolution, and color reproduction.

Results

The study will assess the efficacy of CDL in documenting ocular surface pathologies compared to slit lamp camera photography. It will analyze parameters such as conjunctival hyperemia grading and corneal staining. Additional outcomes include comparison of image resolution, repeatability, and reproducibility between the two systems.

Conclusions

 The findings will contribute to improving diagnostic accuracy, monitoring, and treatment of anterior segment ocular pathologies.