Cheap eye scanner could bring retinal checks to the masses
NCT ID NCT05530460
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a custom, low-cost eye imaging device to see if it can produce retinal images as good as those from expensive commercial machines. Eleven healthy adults had their retinas scanned with both devices. The goal was to check if the cheaper device could clearly show the retina's structure, which could help make eye screening more affordable worldwide.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-cost optical coherence tomography device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make retinal imaging more affordable and accessible, especially in low-resource settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage device comparison with only 11 participants. It does not test treatment or health outcomes, only image quality.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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