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What is eOphthalmology

Chapter 52
Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine: Technological and Social Perspectives
This term refers to the use of information and communications technology to provide or support activities related to ophthalmology, such as diagnosis, treatments, prevention, education, and research.
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E-Health Applications in Ophthalmic Diseases: Ongoing Developments
Jose Andonegui (Hospital of Navarra, Spain), Luis Serrano (Public University of Navarra, Spain), and Aitor Eguzkiza (Public University of Navarra, Spain)
Copyright: © 2010 |Pages: 28
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-670-4.ch052
Abstract
E-ophthalmology can be defined as the use of information and telecommunications technologies (ICT) to provide or support a group of activities related to ophthalmic care. E-ophthalmology-based models of assistance can be useful resources to compensate for the increased demand for medical care foreseeable in the near future due to aging of the population and lack of medical specialists. The authors present in detail the models proposed for three important health problems in ophthalmology as screening for diabetic retinopathy and follow-up of glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Furthermore, the main advantages of these models and the technologic requirements needed for their implementation are described. Finally, future trends in e-ophthalmology are also addressed.
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