Title: In the world : easy on the eyes : simple, low-cost device that affixes to a cellphone could provide quick eye tests throughout the developing world

Authors: Chandler, David L.

Place: Cambridge, MA

Publisher: Massachusetts institute of technology (MIT)

Year: 2010

Journal: MIT news

PAGE: pl.--

Subject: mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Keywords: information technology, health services, blindness, developing countries

Abstract: Researchers at the MIT Media Lab developed a simple, low-cost device that affixes to a mobile phone. It could provide quick eye tests throughout the developing world. The test can be carried out using a small, plastic device clipped onto the front of a phone's screen.

URL: http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2010/itw-eyes.html

Document type: E-article