Overview of fundus imaging technologies
K. D. Aksenov,
L. E. Aksenova,
M. A. Nefedov,
A. V. Prisyazhnyuk,
V. V. Myasnikova,
V. A. Chudnevtsov,
V. V. Denisova,
V. G. Shemanin https://doi.org/10.21516/2072-0076-2025-18-3-supplement-12-15
Abstract
Fundus imaging plays a crucial role in the diagnostics and monitoring of the diseases of the retina, optic nerve, and choroid. Over the past decades, fundus imaging technologies have evolved from simple ophthalmoscopes to high-precision tomographs and multispectral systems. This review discusses the main technologies of fundus imaging, their principles, advantages, and limitations. Modern developments are focused on increasing portability, automation, and accessibility for widespread use.
Supporting agencies: the research is carried out with the financial support of the Kuban Science Foundation, LLC PREDICT SPACE in the framework of the project Num. NTIP-24.1/1 “A portable optical device for visualizing the fundus with integrated artificial intelligence technologies”.
About the Authors
K. D. Aksenov
PREDICT SPACE LLC; Novorossiysk Polytechnic Institute (branch) of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education “KubSTU”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kirill D. Aksenov — CEO; researcher
Admiral Serebryakov Emb., 49, Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353905
20, Karl Marx St., Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353900
L. E. Aksenova
PREDICT SPACE LLC; Novorossiysk Polytechnic Institute (branch) of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education “KubSTU”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lyubov E. Aksenova — researcher
Admiral Serebryakov Emb., 49, Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353905
20, Karl Marx St., Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353900
M. A. Nefedov
PREDICT SPACE LLC; Novorossiysk Polytechnic Institute (branch) of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education “KubSTU”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mikhail A. Nefedov — software technician; laboratory assistant
Admiral Serebryakov Emb., 49, Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353905
20, Karl Marx St., Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353900
A. V. Prisyazhnyuk
PREDICT SPACE LLC; Novorossiysk Polytechnic Institute (branch) of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education “KubSTU”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anton V. Prisyazhnyuk — research assistant; software engineer
Admiral Serebryakov Emb., 49, Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353905
20, Karl Marx St., Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353900
V. V. Myasnikova
PREDICT SPACE LLC; Novorossiysk Polytechnic Institute (branch) of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education “KubSTU”; Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “MSTU”, Medical Institute
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Viktoria V. Myasnikova — Dr. of Med. Sci., researcher; head of chair of physiology and general pathology, professor of chair of hospital surgery
Admiral Serebryakov Emb., 49, Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353905
20, Karl Marx St., Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353900
Pervomayskaya St., 191, Maykop city, Republic of Adygea, 385000
V. A. Chudnevtsov
PREDICT SPACE LLC; Novorossiysk Polytechnic Institute (branch) of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education “KubSTU”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladislav A. Chudnevtsov — J Lab Research Assistant; Laboratory Assistant
Admiral Serebryakov Emb., 49, Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353905
20, Karl Marx St., Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353900
V. V. Denisova
PREDICT SPACE LLC; Novorossiysk Polytechnic Institute (branch) of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education “KubSTU”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladislava V. Denisova — programmer; laboratory assistant
Admiral Serebryakov Emb., 49, Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353905
20, Karl Marx St., Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353900
V. G. Shemanin
Novorossiysk Polytechnic Institute (branch) of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education “KubSTU”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Valeriy G. Shemanin — Dr. of Phys.-Mat. Sci., researcher
20, Karl Marx St., Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region, 353900
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Aksenov K.D., Aksenova L.E., Nefedov M.A., Prisyazhnyuk A.V., Myasnikova V.V., Chudnevtsov V.A., Denisova V.V., Shemanin V.G. Overview of fundus imaging technologies. Russian Ophthalmological Journal. 2025;18(3):12-15. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21516/2072-0076-2025-18-3-supplement-12-15
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