Assessing optometric care delivered by telehealth during the COVID-19 public health emergency

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Lockdown low vision assessment: an audit of 500 telephone-based modified low vision consultations

Ankit Patel et al.

Summary: Telephone low vision assessments were completed in about three-quarters of cases. About one-quarter of consultations resulted in new low vision aids being dispensed, which were generally found useful.

OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS (2021)

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The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on working practices of UK primary care optometrists

Manbir Nagra et al.

Summary: The study aimed to characterize the experiences of primary care optometrists in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most optometrists were involved in remote consultations for emergency/urgent care, with a smaller percentage conducting face-to-face consultations. Challenges adjusting to the pandemic were identified, but some potential benefits were also noted, such as increased skills.

OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS (2021)

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The Effect of Telehealth Services on Provider Productivity

Theodore Stefos et al.

Summary: A retrospective data analysis of 17,705 unique providers in the US veterans affairs health care system showed that providers of telehealth had higher productivity compared to those who did not provide telehealth services. Over time, overall provider productivity in areas such as internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, psychiatry, psychology, and optometry increased.

MEDICAL CARE (2021)

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Modeling the impact of COVID-19 on Retina Clinic Performance

Karan Sethi et al.

Summary: The study evaluated the impact of COVID-19 measures on retina clinic performance and patient satisfaction, finding that clinic volume declined by 62% during the pandemic period. Patient satisfaction with access nearly doubled, while satisfaction with overall care and safety remained high. Modeling showed that clinic changes optimized throughput and helped plan for future volume increases.

BMC OPHTHALMOLOGY (2021)

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The effect of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on neovascular AMD patients treated with treat-and-extend protocol

Mehmet Orkun Sevik et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 restriction period, a low adherence rate was observed among neovascular age-related macular degeneration patients in attending their IVI appointments, leading to treatment delays. Patients who did not attend their IVI appointments showed increased disease activity in optical coherence tomography and decreased best-corrected visual acuity.

INTERNATIONAL OPHTHALMOLOGY (2021)

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Association of Smartphone Ownership and Internet Use With Markers of Health Literacy and Access: Cross-sectional Survey Study of Perspectives From Project PLACE (Population Level Approaches to Cancer Elimination)

Sachiko M. Oshima et al.

Summary: This study found widespread use of digital technologies in a community-based cohort with disparities persisting. Smartphone ownership was significantly associated with the ability to obtain needed medical care. Major illnesses such as cancer have the potential to amplify health engagement.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH (2021)

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Association of Patient Characteristics With Delivery of Ophthalmic Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kanza Aziz et al.

Summary: This study evaluated disparities in the delivery of ophthalmic telemedicine at Massachusetts Eye and Ear during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that historically marginalized populations were less likely to receive telemedical care compared with in-person care.

JAMA OPHTHALMOLOGY (2021)

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Validation of visual acuity applications for teleophthalmology during COVID-19

Prem Nandhini Satgunam et al.

Summary: This study aimed to identify and validate smartphone-based visual acuity apps for teleophthalmology portals. Smartphone apps were found to be easy to download and effective for checking patients' visual acuity. Age and refractive error should be considered when interpreting the results.

INDIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY (2021)

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