Telehealth and Screening Strategies in the Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma.

J Clin Med

Department of Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10003, USA.

Published: August 2021

AI Article Synopsis

  • Telehealth is now a practical choice for glaucoma screening and monitoring thanks to advancements in technology.
  • Portable equipment allows for measuring intraocular pressure and taking optic nerve photos without the need for anesthetics or eye-dilating drugs.
  • Home-based tests, along with AI improvements, are increasing the effectiveness and trust in telehealth for glaucoma management.

Article Abstract

Telehealth has become a viable option for glaucoma screening and glaucoma monitoring due to advances in technology. The ability to measure intraocular pressure without an anesthetic and to take optic nerve photographs without pharmacologic pupillary dilation using portable equipment have allowed glaucoma screening programs to generate enough data for assessment. At home, patients can perform visual acuity testing, web-based visual field testing, rebound tonometry, and video visits with the physician to monitor for glaucomatous progression. Artificial intelligence will enhance the accuracy of data interpretation and inspire confidence in popularizing telehealth for glaucoma.

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