Photos and videos are important for assessment in telemedicine. Everything must be focused so details of the eye can be clearly assessed.
PHOTOS
Here are directions on how to get an ideal photo of your eye:
1. Stand in front of a clean, clear bathroom mirror
2. The room lights should be ON
3. Open the smart phone’s photo app and set to use the phone’s BACK camera
4. In photo mode, turn ON the camera flash and zoom IN to 2-3x
(2.5x is ideal)
5. Point the phone’s BACK camera at your eye (this is not selfie mode)
a. To photograph your right eye, hold the phone in your right hand
b. To photograph your left eye, hold the phone in your left hand
6. Turn your phone horizontally (vertical is ok if you have too much difficulty)
7. Make sure your hand or phone are not obstructing your view with the fellow eye
8. Look in the mirror at the reflection of your phones display
9. Line up the eye so it’s in the center of the display
10. Hold the camera lens about 3-4 inches away from your eye
11. Then take the picture (it is easiest to take the picture by pressing the volume button on the phone, rather than the button on the screen)
12. Take a picture of each eye separately
It is EXTREMELY important to have good focus. If your pictures appear blurry, ensure that the camera lens on the back of the phone is not dirty, and that you are not holding the phone too close to your eye. It is more important for the picture to be in focus than close to the eye. The eye should be centered in the picture and no shadows should cover the eye. If you are having trouble, ask a family member or friend to help.
You can also watch this helpful tutorial
Below you will upload your photos appropriate with the direction of gaze.