Professional Involvement in Ophthalmology iPhone Application Development: An Update

Abstract

JOURNAL OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICINE VOL. 7 ISSUE 2 SEPTEMBER 2018 1 Background: Smartphone technology and related applications are increasingly prevalent in the field of medicine and ophthalmology, offering a wide range of hand-held capabilities not previously available. While these technologies have enormous potential, many apps are developed without the involvement of qualified professionals leading to concerns about their quality and validity.