Research Article: Ultra-Widefield Imaging as a Teleophthalmology Screening Tool for Ocular Pathology
Abstract:
Telemedicine is the application of digital technology for remote healthcare. Most teleophthalmology uses a “store and forward” model in which ocular images are captured and then assessed separately by trained reviewers. Teleophthalmology is expanding in the United Kingdom, where the Royal College of Ophthalmologists recommends using virtual clinics to meet the increasing demand for eye care services. The National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme increased access to diabetic retinopathy screening in England using community-based retinal photography, reducing the risk of vision loss at a population level. Adoption of teleophthalmology has been slower in the United States and is largely limited to centralized healthcare systems such as the Veterans Affairs (VA) Health System., However, the recent coronavirus disease (COVID-) pandemic forced a decline in ophthalmology clinical volume and fueled interest in teleophthalmology.–
Introduction:
Telemedicine is the application of digital technology for remote healthcare. Most teleophthalmology uses a “store and forward” model in which ocular images are captured and then assessed separately by trained reviewers. Teleophthalmology is expanding in the United Kingdom, where the Royal College of Ophthalmologists recommends using virtual clinics to meet the increasing demand for eye care services. The National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme increased access to diabetic retinopathy screening in England using…
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