At-Home Test
Mobile apps, with proper validation, can accurately perform visual function tests
Mobile apps can accurately mimic paper-based visual function tests, allowing key visual metrics to be evaluated at home, but clinicians must validate an app before using it for clinical management, according to a study published in Eye.
National HIV self-testing program finds high demand, many testing for first time
DENVER — A national HIV self-testing program found high demand for tests, with many participants testing for the first time, according to a study.
Home tonometer proves reliable in most clinical settings
The self-measurement iCare Home2 tonometer may be reliable for most eyes and clinical settings, although central corneal thickness measurements are recommended before use, according to research published in the Journal of Glaucoma.
Q&A: More HIV self-tests needed to bolster market, drive down cost, increase access
The FDA approved the first self-test for HIV in 2012, allowing more people to know their HIV status, but unfortunately, no company has applied for FDA clearance in the decade since.
COVID-19 at-home test takers may not adhere to guidelines
People taking at-home COVID-19 tests may not follow CDC quarantine recommendations when they test negative, findings from a randomized clinical trial showed.