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determine how the condition of the eye is changing. The RetCam is ideal for ROP screening because it is the only way to obtain objective, detailed images that can be precisely compared from one exam to the next to track the health of the eye over time.
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Conclusion
The Retcam is a unique intregrated system for bedside wide-angle viewing. The availability of an immediate image means that precise diagnostic comparisons can be made over time rather than relying on innaccurate drawings in the patient’s chart. Because the RetCam is easy to use, it has been promoted for use in ROP screening by nursery staff and nurses. The digital capability also enables remote image transfer so that the clinician no longer needs to be in the same room or even the same country as the patient. The immediacy offered by the real-time view of the camera on the computer monitor can also serve as an excellent tool for training residents, fellows, and nursery staff as well as educating parents of infants screened.
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