Standardized Photographic Views in Oculoplastic Surgery: How to Capture Quality Images Outside a Photographic Studio

Chin T Ong,George Kalantzis,Jun F Yap,Bernard Chang

doi:10.7759/cureus.569

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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.569

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Journal: Cureus	Publication Date: Apr 13, 2016
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Affiliation: University of Malaya, St James's University Hospital

Abstract

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to demonstrate fundamental photographic techniques and standardized views in oculoplastic disease and surgery outside of a photographic studio.MethodsA Canon EOS 60D digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which was fitted with a Canon EF-S 60 mm USM macro lens, was used to photograph the subject. A Canon MR-14EX Macro Ringlite was used to illuminate the subject. Informed written consent was obtained for publication of the photographs used in this study. The photographs were taken in an ophthalmology clinic using standardized photographic settings at various magnification ratios. The magnification ratios were recalibrated and adjusted to accommodate the smaller sensor size in-line with standardized medical photography guidelines.ResultsWe present a series of core views for various oculoplastic and orbital disease presentations.ConclusionsIt is possible to capture quality standardized digital photographs in a busy clinical environment without the need for a dedicated photographic studio.

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A Canon EOS 60D digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which was fitted with a Canon EF-S 60 mm USM macro lens, was used to photograph the subject
The photographs were taken in an ophthalmology clinic using standardized photographic settings at various magnification ratios
Clinical photographs are useful for clinical records, surgical treatment planning, research, audit, education, and in supporting medicolegal cases [1,2,3]

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Clinical photographs are useful for clinical records, surgical treatment planning, research, audit, education, and in supporting medicolegal cases [1,2,3]. Standardized clinical photographs are usually taken by medical photographers using professional grade photographic equipment in dedicated photographic studios [1, 4]. Some clinicians have taken up the role of photographers [1]. Clinicians who personally take patient photographs have an immediate access. Since clinicians have a better understanding of the clinical signs to be photographed, they are in a better position to demonstrate the clinical features in front of the camera. Not all hospitals may have access to trained clinical photographers

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