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The Future Is Now: Incorporating Telemedicine into Glaucoma Care.
- Source :
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Current ophthalmology reports [Curr Ophthalmol Rep] 2021; Vol. 9 (3), pp. 88-95. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jul 07. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Purpose of Review: The field of teleglaucoma has expanded rapidly in recent years with several large-scale teleglaucoma screening programs in existence throughout the world. Additionally, teleglaucoma programs for use in disease management are under study. The limited access to care that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for expansion of such programs. This article reviews the literature on teleglaucoma for screening and management of glaucoma, discussing considerations for incorporating teleglaucoma into clinical practice.<br />Recent Findings: Teleglaucoma screening reduces the rate of false-positive referrals and can accurately screen at-risk populations with accuracy similar to in-person screening. The use of teleglaucoma for the management of glaucoma shows promise for low-risk patients with early disease. Furthermore, teleglaucoma is cost-effective and reduces travel burden for patients resulting in high patient satisfaction.<br />Summary: Teleglaucoma offers potential for improving access to glaucoma care, reducing the burden on patients and health care systems.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interestThe authors declare no competing interests.<br /> (© The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2021.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2167-4868
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Current ophthalmology reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34254036
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40135-021-00269-x