DR. PRASANNA VENKATESH RAMESH

DR. SHRUTHY VAISHALI RAMESH, DR. ANUGRAHA BALAMURUGAN, DR. R. RAMESH

Abstract

To make glaucoma concept learning & patient counselling better, we have innovated and self built a totally 3D app (Eye_MG_Max), depicting the ocular anatomy and pathophysiology, for simulative learning. Currently, there are no simulation apps on the smart phone for glaucoma clinics and surgery. In this app, we have used real-time, high resolution, TrueColour, confocal images for constructing the eye models and have built it on 3D augmented reality. Only a powerful cognitive tool like a 3D atlas with real unanimated images, where users can choose their optimal frame, cross-section, and amount of zoom, to visualise various parts of the eye, can fill in these mental gaps. Also, this app aids in simulative learning and honing the hand eye coordination for glaucoma surgery. Currently, this app is available free of cost for iPhone users from App Store. It simplifies glaucoma learning and aids in e-counselling, allowing users to not have any dark side of oculus uterque pertaining to glaucoma.