Description
Ocular Telehealth focuses on the latest guidance for the implementation and use of telemedicine in eye care settings. Detailing both benefits and challenges, this consolidated resource combines evidence-based literature with expert perspectives. Practicing and trainee ophthalmologists and optometrists will find this an indispensable resource for understanding the current issues and opportunities surrounding the integration of telemedicine into standard clinical practice.- Covers a range of topics, including remote patient monitoring, video communication skills, technology selection, and best practices for ensuring patient data protection.- Addresses the challenges associated with integrating telemedicine into clinical practice including reimbursement issues, ethical/legal considerations, implementation strategies, and patient engagement.- Features concise chapters written by a team of thought leaders on telemedicine.- Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource.- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Table of Contents
- Background, Definitions, and An Introduction to Ocular Telehealth- Comprehensive Eye Telehealth- Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Telehealth- Cornea, Anterior Segment, and External Disease Telehealth- Glaucoma Telehealth- Retina, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology Telehealth- Pediatric Ocular Telehealth- Tele-Neuro-Ophthalmology- Low Vision Ocular Rehabilitation Telehealth- Highlight on International Ocular Telehealth Programs in China and India- Ocular In-Home Monitoring Devices- Principles of Ocular Telehealth Implementation- Technology Considerations for Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program- Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement in Eye Telehealth Programs- Ethical and Legal Considerations in Eye Telehealth Programs- Monitoring Quality and Improving Services in Ocular Telehealth Programs- Acute Ocular Triage Telehealth- The Role of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Ocular Telehealth- Education of Future Providers on Ocular Telehealth and Integration of Telehealth Into Future Practice
