System and method for eye screening

(54) SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EYE SCREENING

(75) Inventors: Ross A. Kennedy, Burnaby (CA); Jack R. Bellows, Memphis, TN (US); David E. Thomas, Bartlett, TN (US)

(73) Assignee: iScreen, LLC, Memphis, TN (US)

( * ) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term ol this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U.S.C. 154(b) by 0 days.

(21) Appl. No.: 09/718,058

(22) Filed: Nov. 21, 2000

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(57) ABSTRACT

A system and method for eye screening is provided. The system may include a remote data entry device for receiving patient information and eye images. A centralized facility is provided to receive data from the remote device and pass the information to still further remote reading centers. The method provides for eye screening by readers at a site remote from the patient. Furthermore, the method contemplates maintaining the quality of reader output through electronic monitoring and training.

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