Google Glass Indirect Ophthalmoscopy.

Abstract

Background: Google Glass is a wearable, head-mounted computer with display, photographic and videographic imaging capability, and connectivity to other devices through Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signaling.

Aims: To describe for the first time the use of Google Glass for use in indirect ophthalmoscopy and modification techniques to assist with its use.

Methods: A lightweight, portable light source was installed above the Glass aperture, a small tissue paper used to diffuse the light, and the arm of the headset was taped to the examiner's glasses in order to bring the display into the right eye's central visual field.

Results: Using a slightly modified Glass headset, the examiner documented the central and peripheral retina in a young male with ease.

Conclusion: We demonstrate for the first time that Glass, with minor modifications, can be used as a simple and effective method to perform and record a fundus examination.