5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  77.4% of eye care providers now offer telehealth services, enhancing patient access and convenience.

• 2

  Teleoptometry supports continuity of care through timely monitoring and early disease detection.

• 3

  Optometrists should identify patients suitable for teleoptometry, focusing on conditions like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

• 4

  Three teleoptometry models exist: synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid, each serving different patient needs.

• 5

  Practices must comply with state laws and ensure HIPAA compliance when implementing teleoptometry services.