Development of web based application for self-assessment of functions of the eye (Eye Doctor in pocket – Poc Doc)
Care Process & Redesign
Ng Teng Fong Healthcare Innovation Programme
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
Develop a web-based application (PocDoc) for functional eye assessments and monitoring. PocDoc is a promising tool for clinical VA assessments but requires further refinement for wider applications.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Product Development, Commercialisation, Proof Of Concept, Prototyping Resources
About this Content
Aims
Develop a web-based application (PocDoc) for functional eye assessments and monitoring.
Background
Visual deterioration among chronic disease patients is often overlooked, delaying intervention.
Methods
Proof-of-concept study with app development for remote eye function tests and VA comparison with conventional methods.
Results
PocDoc showed high specificity and moderate accuracy for VA tests compared to conventional tests.
Conclusion
PocDoc is a promising tool for clinical VA assessments but requires further refinement for wider applications.
Lessons Learnt
Recruitment challenges and data discrepancies highlighted the need for multi-site validation.
Additional Information
Manuscript published on PubMed; app being commercialized.
Keywords
Visual Acuity, Eye Monitoring, PocDoc Application.
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Ng Teng Fong Healthcare Innovation Programme |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Ophthalmology |
Project Lead(s) | Rupesh Agrawal |
Project Member(s) | Toh Zi Hong |
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A/Prof Rupesh Agrawal - Rupesh_agrawal@ttsh.com.sg