Problem statement 
Traditional tabletop slit lamps are large, heavy, immobile, and expensive, making them inaccessible for remote / underserved areas, bedridden / wheelchair patients and pediatric / restless patients. 

About the product / solution 
Mod-SL is an innovative, low-cost, and portable ophthalmic diagnostic tool that leverages smartphone cameras and specialized, modular attachments to perform comprehensive eye examinations outside of a traditional clinical setting. The purpose of the Mod-SL is to provide a versatile, portable, cost-effective alternative to conventional slit lamps. It aims to bridge the gap between in-clinic expertise and remote/bedside care, offering high-quality and comprehensive anterior/posterior segment and IOP evaluation. The modular nature allows specialized attachments to be used for specialized procedures (like GAT) on a single handheld unit. 

• Magnetically attachable interchangeable components for general ocular examination, Goldman applanation tonometry, retinal examination, etc 

• Variable slit modules, with additional diffused illumination 

• Rechargeable with 4-6 hours battery back-up time 

• Images captured and altered directly on mobile screen 

• Compact design & accessibility 

• Portable & field-deployable 

Impact 
Clinical: Enables anterior segment evaluation in camps 
Community: Mobile diagnostic capability 
Commercial: Cost-efficient modular system