Commentary: Teleophthalmology is a different ball game for kids

Kuriakose, Anju

doi:10.4103/ijo.ijo_1850_20

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“…In the eye and vision care, the advancement in biosensor development and self-assessment ophthalmic apps and equipment has enabled patients to monitor themselves at home [ 4 , 41 ]. The limited access to clinical visits during the pandemic yielded an important push for such technologies to be not only developed but also integrated into accessible and user-friendly systems.…”

Section: Models Of Virtual Care In Ophthalmologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The exponential growth witnessed during these past 2 years was mainly fostered by allowing the use of communication solutions like WhatsApp, Facetime, or Doxymity [ 41 , 87 , 88 ], the possibility of seeing both new and established patients regardless of their location, and the relaxing of regulations for licensing and reimbursement due to changes in reimbursement policies by Medicare and private insurers due to the public health emergency [ 18 ]. However, as we see the water surge of the tsunami recede, so will the rate of utilization as the restrictions come back into place and the reimbursement policies change.…”

Section: Lessons Learnedmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Surfing the COVID-19 Tsunami with Teleophthalmology: the Advent of New Models of Eye Care

Ricur

Reyes

Alfonso

et al. 2023

Curr Ophthalmol Rep

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Purpose of Review In this article, we reviewed the impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic on the traditional model of care in ophthalmology. Recent Findings Though virtual eye care has been present for more than 20 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has established a precedent to seriously consider its role in the evolving paradigm of vision and eye care. New hybrid models of care have enhanced or replaced traditional synchronous and asynchronous visits. The increased use of smart phoneography and mobile applications enhanced the remote examination of patients. Use of e-learning became a mainstream tool to continue accessing education and training. Summary Teleophthalmology has demonstrated its value for screening, examining, diagnosing, monitoring treatment, and increasing access to education. However, much of the progress made following the COVID-19 pandemic is at risk of being lost as society pushes to reestablish normalcy. Further studies during the new norm are required to prove a more permanent role for virtual eye care.

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Section: Models Of Virtual Care In Ophthalmologymentioning

confidence: 99%