Fundus Camera: Investigating Possible Eye Diseases in the

Serene Retirement CommunityThe University of Iowa

Nadin Mustafa-MSW

Thu Ngo-Human Health & physiology

Tayler Wallace- Speech & Hearing

• Vision: To eliminate needless blindness.

• Mission: To eliminate needless blindness by providing high quality, affordable, compassionate eye care to all.

•12 million Indians are affected by blindness

•The number of Indians affected by blindness is predicted to be 15 million by 2020

•80% of blindness is preventable

•More than 82% of those affected by blindness are 50 years or older

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Diseases that can Cause Blindness

• Cataract

• Chlamydia Trachomatis

• Onchocerciasis

• Corneal opacities

• Glaucoma

• Corneal Refractive Pathology

• Macular degeneration

• Uncorrected refractive error

• Diabetic retinopathy

CataractsWhat?

Protein buildup in the lens

Sympt0ms?• Cloudy vision• Progressive near-sightedness• Discoloration• Issues driving at night• Double Vision

Causes• Diabetes• Smoking• Excessive UV rays• Alcohol

Preventative Measures

• Annual eye exams

• Protective eyewear

• Healthy lifestyle

Treatment

• Surgical

• Nonsurgical

GlaucomaWhat?• Pressure build up of the eye

(intraocular) that damages optic nerve

• Types

• Open Angle glaucoma

• Closed angle glaucoma

• Congenital glaucoma

CA –Closed Angle Glaucoma CO- Congenital Glaucoma

Symptoms• Peripheral vision loss• Blurry vision• Heaviness or dull pain in the eye (CA)• Nausea (CA)• Vomiting (CA)• Redness (CO)• Watering and enlargement of the eye (CO)• Corneal clouding (CO)

Glaucoma

How its Diagnosed

• Eye Pressure (tonometry)

• Visual field defects (perimetry)

• Optic Nerve Examination (fundus camera)

Risk Factors• Age• Family History• Diabetes• Hypertension• Injuries to the eye

Treatment• Eye drops• Laser

Fundus Camera

What?Specialized microscope with a camera designed to capture the optic nerve.

Models• Portable• Stationary

The Serene Retirement Community

• Upper middle class• Educated• Over 50 years old• Can house 180 residents• Currently house 100 residents

TEAM 1 TEAM 2

Data

Original sample size :47

• 2 non-cooperative, 1 recovering from surgery

• Actual sample size: 44

Gender

• Male 40.9%

• Female 59.1%

• Age range: 42-88 years old

• Average age: 69.4 years old

• Married: 86%

• Single: 13%

Data Analysis

• 87% of residents exercise daily

• 13% of residents DO wear eye protection

• 32% of residents were asked to come back for further analysis due to unclear Image or suspected disease.

• 64% of the residents have had previous eye surgery in one or both eyes

Employee Data Analysis

• Sample size: 11 employees

• 10 normal fundus images

• 1 abnormal (possible myopia)

• Age range: 24-45 years old

• Average age: 32.6 years old

• Gender

• Male 54%

• Female 45%

• Married 73%

• Single 27%

Limitation

• Time

• Language barriers

• Missing info on questionnaire

• Number of people

• Timing of Project

• Timing of implementation

Community Impact

•Communication

•Career

•Social impact

•Family impact

Proposal for the Future

Implementation this method

• Other Aravind Hospital

• Retirement community

• Help Age India

• Follow up with suspected cases

THANK YOU• M. Arul Amalarasi – Staff Nurse,

Serene Retirement Community

• Mrs. P. Devagi - Nurse, Serene Retirement Community

• Mr. M. Srinivasan – Physiotherapist, Serene Retirement Community

• Lavanya S –Aravind Eye Hospital

• Sadish – Photographer, Aravind

• Dr. R. Venkatesh, DO, DMB–Chief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital