Author: Joy Glen
Remote patient monitoring in ophthalmology refers to the use of telemedicine technology to remotely monitor and manage a patient’s eye health. This allows for improved access to care, particularly for patients who live in remote or underserved areas.
Some examples of remote patient monitoring in ophthalmology include:
- Teleophthalmology: This involves using digital imaging and communication technologies to enable ophthalmologists to remotely diagnose and treat eye diseases. This can include retinal imaging and visual acuity testing.
- Wearable devices: Smart glasses and other wearable devices can be used to monitor eye movement, visual acuity, and other metrics that can indicate changes in a patient’s eye health.
- Remote consultation: Video conferencing and other communication technologies can be used to facilitate remote consultations between ophthalmologists and patients, as well as between ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers.
Overall, the use of remote patient monitoring in ophthalmology 
holds great promise for improving access to eye care and for identifying and treating eye diseases at an early stage.
