Is Telehealth Here to Stay? The Role of Telehealth in the Screening, Diagnosis, and Management of Glaucoma

Gandy, Christiana; Petrakos, Paul; Tassel, Sarah H. Van

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“…Some of the earliest applications of what is now labeled “teleglaucoma”, involved the use of portable fundus cameras, video slit-lamps, and perimetry [8,9]. Since then, numerous studies have also incorporated artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, smart devices, and other technological advancements [10,11 ▪ ,12,13,14 ▪ ]. Here, we review recent advances in remote tonometry, perimetry, and fundus imaging, which are cornerstones of glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring…”

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Recent developments of telemedicine in glaucoma

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Pasquale

2024

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology

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Purpose of review Telemedicine has an increasingly significant role in the fields of ophthalmology and glaucoma. This review covers recent advancements in the development and optimization of teleglaucoma techniques and applications. Recent findings Glaucoma monitoring and diagnosis via remote tonometry, perimetry, and fundus imaging have become a possibility based on recent developments. Many applications work in combination with smart devices, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence and have been tested in patient populations against conventional “reference-standard” measurement tools, demonstrating promising results. Of note, there is still much progress to be made in teleglaucoma and telemedicine at large, such as accessibility to internet, broadband, and smart devices, application affordability, and reimbursement for remote services. However, continued development and optimization of these applications suggest that the implementation of remote monitoring will be a mainstay for glaucoma patient care. Summary Especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote patient care has taken on an important role in medicine and ophthalmology. Remote versions of tonometry, perimetry, and fundus imaging may allow for a more patient-centered and accessible future for glaucoma care.

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confidence: 99%