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Utility of Smartphone-Based Ophthalmic Imaging for Clinical Documentation, Teaching, and Teleophthalmology

Study Design:Retrospective observational study. Purpose:To evaluate the utility of smartphone-based ophthalmic imaging for clinical documentation, education, and teleophthalmology. Methods:Anterior segment images were obtained using smartphone slit-lamp photography and posterior segment videos using an iPhone with a Volk 20D lens. Images and videos were graded by masked observers for image quality, diagnostic adequacy, lesion identification, and suitability for documentation, dynamic demo, teaching, teleconsultation, and follow-up. Results:Most images and videos were diagnostically acceptable with high agreement in identifying the primary pathology. Smartphone imaging enabled reliable documentation, dynamic retinal visualization, teaching, and remote consultation without dedicated imaging systems. Conclusion: Smartphone-based ophthalmic imaging is a simple, economical, and effective adjunct for routine practice, education, and teleophthalmology, especially in resource-limited settings.