Retcam is a pediatric retinal imaging system which is useful for screening Retinopathy of Prematurity. In this device there will be no stress while screening of premature babies and is easier to perform when compared to ophthalmoscopy performed by ophthalmologists. Retcam can be easily performed by nurses, technicians in the ICU or operating room. Indirect ophthalmoscopy needs expertise person to operate whereas Retcam allows ROP screening to be performed by anyone with suitable training and get reproducible results very quickly. Retcam helps to keep photographic records of ROP screening. It is useful for telemedicine purpose, much easier to teach the patients parents about the disease process with the retinal images.
