mBRSET, a Mobile Brazilian Retinal Dataset

The Mobile Brazilian Retinal Dataset (mBRSET) presents a pioneering collection
of retinal images captured via portable cameras, encompassing a diverse range
of ethnic backgrounds from Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil. Comprising 5164 images from
1291 patients diagnosed with diabetes, this dataset is augmented with clinical
and demographic metadata. Its significance lies in its provision as a resource
for the development and validation of algorithms tailored for portable retinal
cameras, which are increasingly being deployed, particularly in low and
middle-income countries. By providing a dataset of retinal fundus photos
captured via portable cameras, mBRSET offers an opportunity to develop and
validate computer vision models for diabetic retinopathy. This resource has
the potential to contribute to advancements in medical imaging and diagnostic
technologies.