Telehealth
Eye Test App Shows Fairly Accurate Results
Study shows results comparable to the Rosenbaum card and suggests it’s suitable for telemedicine use.
06/17/2022
Photocoagulation Use for ROP Still Mainstay Treatment
A second study also found that telemedicine screening was the most popular for patients with this condition.
06/16/2022
Study Confirms Validity of At-Home Visual Acuity Tests
These findings have important implications for rural eye care and other under-resourced areas.
04/11/2022
Telemedicine Triage Suitable for Ocular Emergencies
While useful in certain situations, remote protocols don’t yet compare to in-person assessments.
02/02/2022
Patients Equally Happy with Telemed Visits and In-person Exams
Virtual consults can provide flexibility during COVID and address inequalities when it comes to accessing health care, researchers say.
12/23/2021
Tablet- and Website-based MRF Comparable With HFA
Remote visual field evaluations that offer portability and accessibility are now possible.
11/10/2021
Could Selfie Fundus Imaging Boost Diabetic Retinopathy Screening?
This method has the potential to break barriers and increase accessibility for all patients, researchers find.
10/26/2021
EMR Tool Effective at Identifying Patients Lost to Follow-up
The program improved management and compliance in glaucoma patients, researchers note.
10/14/2021
Study Pinpoints Ophthalmic Telemedicine Delivery Inequalities
During the first year of COVID-19, patients who were male, Black, older, non-English speakers or non-college educated were not as likely to receive this type of care.
10/04/2021
OD/MD Glaucoma Telehealth Partnership Shows Promise in Canada
Optometrists, who conduct the initial screening, may benefit from greater patient retention in this shared-care approach, researchers suggest.
07/22/2021
