Full Description
Digital retinal imaging performed by primary care providers and nurses, followed by remote image interpretation (teleretinal imaging), is rapidly acquiring a crucial role in many parts of the world as it permits the detection of major diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, in patients who would otherwise be beyond the reach of a trained ophthalmologist. In this book, experts from around the world describe how digital teleretinal screening can be set up and optimally utilized. Technical issues are discussed, and the appropriate use of screening for different diseases and in different age groups is explained. The major part of the book draws upon the clinical experience of leading practitioners in a wide range of teleretinal applications. The result is a comprehensive source of high-quality information for clinicians and other health professionals who are involved in eye care delivery, so that they can assess how teleretinal screening might be applied to their working practice.
Contents
The Current State of the Art and Future Trends: A Literature Review of Tele-ophthalmology Projects from Around the Globe.- Diabetic retinopathy screening practice guides.- Stereopsis and Teleophthalmology.- Video Imaging Technology: A Novel Method for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening.- Automated Image Analysis and Application of Diagnostic algorithms in an ocular telehealth network.- Computer aided detection of diabetic retinopathy progression.- Tele-glaucoma: Experiences and Perspectives.- Retinal Vascular imaging for cardiovascular risk-prediction.- Retinal Screening for Early Detection of Alzheimer's disease.- Screening the Retina for heart disease / Stroke. The Telemedicine Applications and Global Experience: Tele-retinal imaging in Adults: Diabetic Retinopathy Assessment in the Primary care environment: Lessons learned from 100,000 patient encounters.- The systematic DR screening in England for 2 million people with diabetes.- Telescreening for diabetic retinopathy in India.- First experience with tele-ophthalmology in rural Nepal.- Economics of Screening for diabetic retinopathy using telemedicine in California's Safety Net.- Diabetic Retinopathy Screening with Non-Mydriatic Retinopathy by General practitioners.Paediatric applications: Telemedicine for Retinopathy of prematurity diagnosis.- Retinal examination in premature babies.- Retinoblastoma Management: Connecting Institutions with Telemedicine.- Conclusion.- Appendix: American Telemedicine Association's Telehealth Practice Recommendations for Diabetic Retinopathy.
