Table 1.

Comparing the non-mydriatic camera and direct ophthalmoscope

Equipment	Cost	Portability	Clarity and Magnification	Training and Education	Digitally capable for electronic medical record	Comfort/ Ease of Use/ Patient Safety
AFC-230 Non-Mydriatic camera	$15000 / unlimited use	Poor	Excellent	Excellent	Yes	Excellent
Direct ophthalmoscope	$150/ person	Excellent	Poor	Poor	No	Poor