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Non-mydriatic fundus photography (NMFP) offers an alternative with a wider field of view, ability for image analysis and transmission, and is able to be conducted by allied healthcare staff.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to compare the use of direct ophthalmoscopy with smart-phone NMFP in a large rural general practice. It also aimed to analyse the number of adequate views and positive findings achieved with each instrument and the impact of NMFP on ophthalmology referral decisions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients aged \u226516 years presenting to Dargaville Medical Centre (Dargaville, New Zealand) with visual disturbance, headache, hypertensive urgency (systolic blood pressure (BP) &amp;gt;200 mmHg or diastolic BP &amp;gt;120 mmHg), transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke were enrolled prospectively into an observational study of visualisation, diagnosis and management impact for a 1-year period (n = 152, 304 eyes). Direct ophthalmoscopy findings and management plans were documented by the attending general practitioner (GP), and then again following assessment of the NMFP.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>NMFP significantly improved visualisation of the fundal structures with an increase in adequate views achieved of both the optic disc and the retina. Inter-rater agreement between the referring GP and ophthalmologist was good.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The use of NMFP in general practice might result in greater accuracy in diagnosing retina and optic disc disease. 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