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Implementation of anterior segment ophthalmic telemedicine

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, ISSN: 1531-7021, Vol: 35, Issue: 4, Page: 343-350
2024
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New Telemedicine Findings Has Been Reported by Investigators at Harvard Medical School (Implementation of Anterior Segment Ophthalmic Telemedicine)

2024 JUL 01 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at CDC & FDA Daily -- Fresh data on Telemedicine are presented in a

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Purpose of reviewThe growing push to integrate telemedicine into ophthalmic practices requires physicians to have a thorough understanding of ophthalmic telemedicine's applications, limitations, and recent advances in order to provide well tolerated and appropriate clinical care. This review aims to provide an overview of recent advancements in the use of ophthalmic telemedicine for anterior segment eye examinations.Recent findingsVirtual care for anterior segment evaluation relies on appropriate technology, novel workflows, and appropriate clinical case selection. Recent advances, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, have highlighted the utility of home-based assessments for visual acuity, external evaluation, tonometry, and refraction. Additionally, innovative workflows incorporating office-based testing into virtual care, termed 'hybrid telemedicine', enable high-quality ophthalmic testing to inform clinical decision-making.SummaryNovel digital tools and workflows enable high-quality anterior segment evaluation and management for select ophthalmic concerns. This review highlights the clinical tools and workflows necessary to enable anterior segment telehealth.

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