A recent article in the journal Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology
Volume 117, Issue 6, June 2010, Pages 1274-1274.e3) found multiple uses for smarthphones including: testing near vision, an Ansler grid, Ishihara color plates and for gauging pupil size. According to the article, opthalmologists are using high resolution cameras on smartphones to collect presentation-quality images such as MRI findings and slit-lamp exams for conferences. With over 2500 iPhone apps in the medical section, this device is rapidly becoming a favored device for physicians in all specialties.
