Purpose. To describe integration of fundus autofluorescence (FAF) imaging into an ocular screening program. Methods.\r\nFifty consecutive screening participants were included in this prospective pilot imaging study. Color and FAF (530/640nm\r\nexciter/barrier filters) images were obtained with a 15.1MP Canon nonmydriatic hybrid camera. A clinician evaluated the images\r\non site to determine need for referral. Visual acuity (VA), intraocular pressure (IOP), and ocular pathology detected by color\r\nfundus and FAF imaging modalities were recorded. Results. Mean �± SD age was 47.4 �± 17.3 years. Fifty-two percent were female\r\nand 58% African American. Twenty-seven percent had a comprehensive ocular examination within the past year. Mean VA was\r\n20/39 in the right eye and 20/40 in the left eye. Mean IOP was 15mmHg bilaterally. Positive color and/or FAF findings were\r\nidentified in nine (18%) individuals with diabetic retinopathy or macular edema (n = 4), focal RPE defects (n = 2), age-related\r\nmacular degeneration (n = 1), central serous retinopathy (n = 1), and ocular trauma (n = 1). Conclusions. FAF was successfully\r\nintegrated in our ocular screening programand aided in the identification of ocular pathology. Larger studies examining the utility\r\nof this technology in screening programs may be warranted.
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