The Potential of Noninvasive Micro-electromechanical Systems in Intraocular Pressure
Abhijith S.1, Kuruvilla John2, Jincy Francis3, Suby Baby4
1Abhijith S., Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Providence College of Engineering, Chengannur, Kerala, India.
2Kuruvilla John, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Providence College of Engineering, Chengannur, Kerala, India.
3Jincy Francis, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Providence College of Engineering, Chengannur, Kerala, India.
4Suby Baby, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Providence College of Engineering, Chengannur, Kerala, India.
Manuscript received on 04 February 2021 | Revised Manuscript received on 19 February 2021 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 March 2021 | Manuscript published on 30 March 2021 | PP: 15-18 | Volume-1 Issue-1, March 2021 | Retrieval Number: A1004031121/2021©LSP
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Abstract: This paper assesses the incidence of glaucoma in the developing world and how Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) can be used to mitigate the condition. Intraocular Pressure (IOP) is a leading cause of glaucoma and is occasioned by the failure of proper drainage of the aqueous humor fluid. This leads to irreparable damage to the lens and the retina, which cause permanent blindness. It is prevalent in areas where mainstream medication and ophthalmology care is above the access and penetration of high income communities. Methods like palpitations, manometry, and telemetry have been used to measure the pressure. They are intrusive and require a personal commitment to regular checkups. However, MEMS stand a chance to offer less intrusive and highly efficacious devices to measure and report IOP. The contact lenses and on-chip sensors devices allow easy monitoring of IOP and allow constant communication of the changes to an external device. This device can be easily monitored by the patient since the instruments allows self-reporting of the condition. This makes it suitable to be used in areas where low accessibility and penetration of ophthalmologic treatment is low yet crucially needed. In addition, it taps directly to available technology of mobile and internet access thus making it feasible in its application.
Keywords: Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Intraocular Pressure (IOP), Glaucoma, measurement, and Reporting.