App-Based Tele Ophthalmology: A Novel Method of Rural Eye Care Delivery Connecting Tertiary Eye Care Center and Vision Centers in India
Purpose. The study aims to describe a novel method of utilization of the eyeSmart EMR (electronic medical record) app. It describes the demographic distribution, clinical presentation, query requested by the vision technician, and management advised to the patients by using “eyeSmart EMR” app from t...
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| author | Anthony Vipin Das Shravani Mididoddi Priyanka Kammari Navya Deepthi Davara Abhinav Loomba Rohit Khanna Mukesh Taneja |
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| description | Purpose. The study aims to describe a novel method of utilization of the eyeSmart EMR (electronic medical record) app. It describes the demographic distribution, clinical presentation, query requested by the vision technician, and management advised to the patients by using “eyeSmart EMR” app from the vision centers located across a three-tier eye care network in India. Methods. This is a retrospective review of all patients who required a tele-ophthalmology consultation from January 2017 to August 2018. The demographic, clinical details, and the impact of teleophthalmology using eyeSmart app, in the vision centers of a three-tier eye care network, was analyzed in detail. Results. A total of 15,001 tele-ophthalmology consults were included which is from January 2017 to August 2018. The mean age was 38 ± 19 years and male to female ratio was 1 : 2. Video calls were performed for 6191 (41.27%) consults and the impact was measured. Additional clinical information was received in 65.61% consults through video call. Medical management was advised in 47.07% of patients and 30.30% were referred to higher centers for medical intervention and 0.59% were referred for surgical intervention, 16.23% were prescribed glasses. No intervention required for 0.69% of cases. Hence nil intervention was advised. Conclusion. The combination of using tablet and video calls with the help of eyeSmart EMR app is a novel method in teleophthalmology. It helps in connecting the patients at rural areas and the ophthalmologists in higher centers. The use of technology plays a vital role in the appropriate medical management of the patient. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-21f11276dee8446c89a840ef66c0a5032025-02-03T01:10:25ZengWileyInternational Journal of Telemedicine and Applications1687-64151687-64232019-01-01201910.1155/2019/81070648107064App-Based Tele Ophthalmology: A Novel Method of Rural Eye Care Delivery Connecting Tertiary Eye Care Center and Vision Centers in IndiaAnthony Vipin Das0Shravani Mididoddi1Priyanka Kammari2Navya Deepthi Davara3Abhinav Loomba4Rohit Khanna5Mukesh Taneja6Department of eyeSmart EMR & AEye, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, IndiaDepartment of Teleophthalmology, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, IndiaDepartment of eyeSmart EMR & AEye, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, IndiaDepartment of Teleophthalmology, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, IndiaDepartment of Teleophthalmology, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, IndiaGullapalli Pratibha Rao International Center for Advancement of Rural Eye Care, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaDepartment of Teleophthalmology, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, IndiaPurpose. The study aims to describe a novel method of utilization of the eyeSmart EMR (electronic medical record) app. It describes the demographic distribution, clinical presentation, query requested by the vision technician, and management advised to the patients by using “eyeSmart EMR” app from the vision centers located across a three-tier eye care network in India. Methods. This is a retrospective review of all patients who required a tele-ophthalmology consultation from January 2017 to August 2018. The demographic, clinical details, and the impact of teleophthalmology using eyeSmart app, in the vision centers of a three-tier eye care network, was analyzed in detail. Results. A total of 15,001 tele-ophthalmology consults were included which is from January 2017 to August 2018. The mean age was 38 ± 19 years and male to female ratio was 1 : 2. Video calls were performed for 6191 (41.27%) consults and the impact was measured. Additional clinical information was received in 65.61% consults through video call. Medical management was advised in 47.07% of patients and 30.30% were referred to higher centers for medical intervention and 0.59% were referred for surgical intervention, 16.23% were prescribed glasses. No intervention required for 0.69% of cases. Hence nil intervention was advised. Conclusion. The combination of using tablet and video calls with the help of eyeSmart EMR app is a novel method in teleophthalmology. It helps in connecting the patients at rural areas and the ophthalmologists in higher centers. The use of technology plays a vital role in the appropriate medical management of the patient.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/8107064 |
| spellingShingle | Anthony Vipin Das Shravani Mididoddi Priyanka Kammari Navya Deepthi Davara Abhinav Loomba Rohit Khanna Mukesh Taneja App-Based Tele Ophthalmology: A Novel Method of Rural Eye Care Delivery Connecting Tertiary Eye Care Center and Vision Centers in India International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications |
| title | App-Based Tele Ophthalmology: A Novel Method of Rural Eye Care Delivery Connecting Tertiary Eye Care Center and Vision Centers in India |
| title_full | App-Based Tele Ophthalmology: A Novel Method of Rural Eye Care Delivery Connecting Tertiary Eye Care Center and Vision Centers in India |
| title_fullStr | App-Based Tele Ophthalmology: A Novel Method of Rural Eye Care Delivery Connecting Tertiary Eye Care Center and Vision Centers in India |
| title_full_unstemmed | App-Based Tele Ophthalmology: A Novel Method of Rural Eye Care Delivery Connecting Tertiary Eye Care Center and Vision Centers in India |
| title_short | App-Based Tele Ophthalmology: A Novel Method of Rural Eye Care Delivery Connecting Tertiary Eye Care Center and Vision Centers in India |
| title_sort | app based tele ophthalmology a novel method of rural eye care delivery connecting tertiary eye care center and vision centers in india |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/8107064 |
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