The ArcLight as a Comprehensive Ophthalmic Examination Tool: Reflections from an Acute Red Eye Review

The ArcLight is a compact, low-cost, solar-powered ophthalmoscope and examination light designed to combine multiple ophthalmic examination functions into a single handheld device. Originally developed for use in low-resource settings, it was created to address the global challenge of limited access to ophthalmic equipment, particularly in rural or underserved areas. However, its design and functionality have clear relevance to acute care environments in high-income healthcare systems.