Patent Issued for Hand-held portable fundus camera for screening photography (USPTO 11813024).

A patent has been issued for a hand-held portable fundus camera for screening photography. The camera is designed to diagnose and treat diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that affects millions of people with diabetes. The camera is cost-effective, easy to use, and integrates with a consumer camera device, allowing for auto-focus and auto-exposure. It also has a battery-based power source, making it portable and suitable for use in areas with limited access to electricity. The camera aims to improve access to retinopathy screening and treatment in primary care facilities and clinics. [Extracted from the article]

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