Ocular Torticollis Detection and Management Based on OpenPose

Due to the frequent use of 3C products (Computers, Communications, and Consumer Electronics), the issue of vision problems is becoming increasingly severe. It is important for preschoolers’ vision to improve, which is why the period before the age of 8 is considered the golden corrective period. Early stage strabismus is not easily detected and is often overlooked. Strabismus can cause patients to excessively rely on one eye, leading to the gradual development of ‘lazy eye,’ also known as amblyopia. Utilizing OpenPose, a model for pose estimation and face landmark detection, this system aims to analyze facial landmarks and upper-body joints. Its primary goal is to develop a non-invasive solution for the detection and correction of strabismus. The study adopted a computer camera to capture real-time eye-head behavior data. The system can detect abnormal torticollis or unconscious overreliance on one eye, which is a big issue when using a computer or smartphone. Our system could assist ophthalmologists in diagnosing cases of congenital amblyopia in preschoolers and individuals with strabismus. It not only provides the early detection of strabismus for preschooler children but also prevents the vision problem from getting more serious. Therefore, the system will improve remote precision vision care. Traditional strabismus assessment manually in the clinic by physicians, not at home by the patient himself. In rural areas, the medical resources are limited, especially few ophthalmologists. Therefore, our system provides support to medically underserved areas by rural area telemedicine, vision tracking and monitoring.