DR. PRASANNA VENKATESH RAMESH

, DR. ANUGRAHA BALAMURUGAN, Dr. R. RAMESH, DR. SHRUTHY VAISHALI RAMESH

Abstract

The coronicle (corona + cubicle) provides state-of-the-art features required for holistic glaucoma evaluation. Assembling this cubicle requires acrylic sheets, aluminium beading, fevicol, araldite paste and jigsaw cutting blade. Dimensions of the cubicle are 16*16*8 feet with a total area of only 256 sq. feet; thus restricting patient movement inside hospital. Social distancing with 3 feet between machines, were incorporated while installing the gadgets within the cubicle. The cubicle encompasses slit-lamps with applanation tonometer, fundus capture device, optical coherence tomography, optical biometry (CCT) and gonioscopy. Customised openings in the cubicle are made in front of each device for patient’s head and chin rest; and can be closed with sliding doors during times of disuse. An acrylic groove is provided to accommodate the patient’s feet. Coronicle has helped instil, both patient and medical personal safety during COVID-19; thus serving as a novel glaucoma diagnostic cubicle.