Abstract: A method of monitoring an ocular anatomy of a patient is described. The method includes initiating remote monitoring of the ocular anatomy of the patient at a location of the patient. At least one first image of the ocular anatomy of the patient is captured using a first imaging unit at the location of the patient. The at least one first image is transmitted to a location of a physician remote from the location of the patient over a network. A command to change a parameter of the first imaging unit is received from the location of the physician. At least one second image of the ocular anatomy of the patient is captured using the first imaging unit with the changed parameter. The at least one second image is then transmitted to the location of the physician.

Abstract: A physician prescribes an ocular imaging unit to a patient, which the patient sets up in the home to self-monitor his/her ocular anatomy. Typically, the unit connects to a smartphone, and the patient can use an app to operate the system. When the patient experiences a problem with his/her eyes, the patient initiates a remote evaluation, and the system transmits an alert to a remotely located physician, signifying the need for a pre-diagnostic evaluation. The physician then performs an initial evaluation remotely over the Internet using the home ocular imaging unit to obtain images or live video of the patient's ocular anatomy. The physician remotely makes a pre-diagnostic assessment regarding whether an in-person diagnostic examination of the ocular anatomy is warranted, and then communicates this to the patient. In some cases, the imaging unit captures images, both of the retinas and exteriors of the eyes, and also performs vision tests.

Abstract: An imaging catheter includes a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end, a plug at the proximal end, and an imaging sensor at the distal end. The plug includes electrical terminals oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The imaging sensor includes an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver.

Abstract: A physician prescribes an ocular imaging unit to a patient, which the patient sets up in the home to self-monitor his/her ocular anatomy. Typically, the unit connects to a smartphone, and the patient can use an app to operate the system. When the patient experiences a problem with his/her eyes, the patient initiates a remote evaluation, and the system transmits an alert to a remotely located physician, signifying the need for a pre-diagnostic evaluation. The physician then performs an initial evaluation remotely over the Internet using the home ocular imaging unit to obtain images or live video of the patient's ocular anatomy. The physician remotely makes a pre-diagnostic assessment regarding whether an in-person diagnostic examination of the ocular anatomy is warranted, and then communicates this to the patient. In some cases, the imaging unit captures images, both of the retinas and exteriors of the eyes, and also performs vision tests.