Strabismus Detection in Monocular Eye Images for Telemedicine Applications

This study presents a novel method for the early detection of strabismus, a common eye misalignment disorder, with an emphasis on its application in telemedicine. The technique leverages synchronized eye movements to estimate the pupil location of one eye based on the other, achieving close alignmen...

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Main Authors: Wattanapong Kurdthongmee, Lunla Udomvej, Arsanchai Sukkuea, Piyadhida Kurdthongmee, Chitchanok Sangeamwong, Chayanid Chanakarn
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-433X/10/11/284
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Chitchanok Sangeamwong
Chayanid Chanakarn
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description This study presents a novel method for the early detection of strabismus, a common eye misalignment disorder, with an emphasis on its application in telemedicine. The technique leverages synchronized eye movements to estimate the pupil location of one eye based on the other, achieving close alignment in non-strabismic cases. Regression models for each eye are developed using advanced machine learning algorithms, and significant discrepancies between estimated and actual pupil positions indicate the presence of strabismus. This approach provides a non-invasive, efficient solution for early detection and bridges the gap between basic research and clinical care by offering an accessible, machine learning-based tool that facilitates timely intervention and improved outcomes in diverse healthcare settings. The potential for pediatric screening is discussed as a possible direction for future research.
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spelling doaj-art-8286c688e78d47c09d88b98dfbab039b2024-11-26T18:07:42ZengMDPI AGJournal of Imaging2313-433X2024-11-01101128410.3390/jimaging10110284Strabismus Detection in Monocular Eye Images for Telemedicine ApplicationsWattanapong Kurdthongmee0Lunla Udomvej1Arsanchai Sukkuea2Piyadhida Kurdthongmee3Chitchanok Sangeamwong4Chayanid Chanakarn5School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, Thai Buri, Thasala, Nakornsithammarat 80160, ThailandSchool of Medicine, Walailak University, Thai Buri, Thasala, Nakornsithammarat 80160, ThailandSchool of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, Thai Buri, Thasala, Nakornsithammarat 80160, ThailandThe Center for Scientific and Technological Equipment, Walailak University, Thai Buri Thasala, Nakornsithammarat 80160, ThailandSchool of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, Thai Buri, Thasala, Nakornsithammarat 80160, ThailandSchool of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, Thai Buri, Thasala, Nakornsithammarat 80160, ThailandThis study presents a novel method for the early detection of strabismus, a common eye misalignment disorder, with an emphasis on its application in telemedicine. The technique leverages synchronized eye movements to estimate the pupil location of one eye based on the other, achieving close alignment in non-strabismic cases. Regression models for each eye are developed using advanced machine learning algorithms, and significant discrepancies between estimated and actual pupil positions indicate the presence of strabismus. This approach provides a non-invasive, efficient solution for early detection and bridges the gap between basic research and clinical care by offering an accessible, machine learning-based tool that facilitates timely intervention and improved outcomes in diverse healthcare settings. The potential for pediatric screening is discussed as a possible direction for future research.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-433X/10/11/284strabismusocular misalignmentearly detectiontelemedicinescreening
spellingShingle Wattanapong Kurdthongmee
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Arsanchai Sukkuea
Piyadhida Kurdthongmee
Chitchanok Sangeamwong
Chayanid Chanakarn
Strabismus Detection in Monocular Eye Images for Telemedicine Applications
Journal of Imaging
strabismus
ocular misalignment
early detection
telemedicine
screening
title Strabismus Detection in Monocular Eye Images for Telemedicine Applications
title_full Strabismus Detection in Monocular Eye Images for Telemedicine Applications
title_fullStr Strabismus Detection in Monocular Eye Images for Telemedicine Applications
title_full_unstemmed Strabismus Detection in Monocular Eye Images for Telemedicine Applications
title_short Strabismus Detection in Monocular Eye Images for Telemedicine Applications
title_sort strabismus detection in monocular eye images for telemedicine applications
topic strabismus
ocular misalignment
early detection
telemedicine
screening
url https://www.mdpi.com/2313-433X/10/11/284
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