How to do MGD screening with a phone

12/10/24

MeiboVue is a smartphone meibographer that works with all kinds of smartphone to capture high quality meibomian gland images.

Step 1

Long press the switch button to turn on the device. The blue light will be on indicating working mode.

Step 2

Download and install VisuDoc application from Google play store or Apple App store.

Step 3

Open smartphone Wi-Fi list and search VMC-100 spot.

Step 4

Connect VMC-100 Wi-Fi spot with password.

Step 5

Open VisuDoc app, tap ‘Quick Capture’ and select MeiboVue. Input Patient info and tap ‘save’ or tap ‘skip’ to start capture.

Step 6

Select OS/OD, UP/DOWN for the eye lid to be imaged. Focus meibomian gland in the blue rectangular and tap the round button to capture when image is in focus.

Tips:

Use a VisuScience eyelid everter LidVue to evert eyelid properly for easy imaging. Put one hand onto the other hand to stabilize the camera.

Step 8

Tap download icon to save image into phone album.

Step 9

Use a cable to connect phone with PC to transfer all images to PC. User can upload images to EMR/EHR from PC.

MeiboVue is a smartphone meibographer that works with all kinds of smartphone to capture high quality meibomian gland images.

Step 1

Long press the switch button to turn on the device. The blue light will be on indicating working mode.

Step 2

Download and install VisuDoc application from Google play store or Apple App store.

Step 3

Open smartphone Wi-Fi list and search VMC-100 spot.

Step 4

Connect VMC-100 Wi-Fi spot with password.

Step 5

Open VisuDoc app, tap ‘Quick Capture’ and select MeiboVue. Input Patient info and tap ‘save’ or tap ‘skip’ to start capture.

Step 6

Select OS/OD, UP/DOWN for the eye lid to be imaged. Focus meibomian gland in the blue rectangular and tap the round button to capture when image is in focus.

Tips:

Use a VisuScience eyelid everter LidVue to evert eyelid properly for easy imaging. Put one hand onto the other hand to stabilize the camera.

Step 8

Tap download icon to save image into phone album.

Step 9

Use a cable to connect phone with PC to transfer all images to PC. User can upload images to EMR/EHR from PC.

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