Standardisation of smartphone fundus imaging in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) Bandhu Bharat*, Jhirwal S.K., Sharma Mohan Lal, Meena Sonu, Bishnoi P. Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner-334 001, Rajasthan, India *Send reprint request to Bharat Bandhu Email: bbandhu1997@gmail.com
Online published on 16 April, 2024. Abstract The present study was done to standardise the technique of cost-effective fundus imaging in camels using a smartphone fundus imaging assembly made from locally available materials such as PVC pipe, sand paper, glue, electrical insulation tape, smartphone with it's back cover and 20 D condensing lens. The camels were examined in sternal and lateral recumbency. The fundus images were recorded in continuous video mode and later on screenshot of desired images were taken from videos. The camels were more convenient in sternal recumbency as compared to lateral. The assembly was held perpendicular to the cornea. During examination, continuous eye globe movement and nictitating membrane covering cornea and sometimes damaged part of pupillary ruff were major constraints. The technique was cost effective, transportable and good quality fundus images were obtained. Top Keywords Camel, Funduscopy, Fundus imaging, Smartphone. Top |