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.

Key Features
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.



Author Information
Edited by April Maa, MD, Associate Professor Clinical Director of TECS


Preface
1 Introduction
1 Background, Definitions, and an Introduction to Ocular Telehealth.
1 Introduction to Telehealth: Background and Definitions
1 Comprehensive Eye Telehealth
1 Cornea, Anterior Segment, and External Disease Telehealth
1 Glaucoma Telehealth
1 Pediatric Ocular Telehealth
1 Ocular In-home Monitoring Devices
1 Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program: General considerations and principles.
2 General
2 Comprehensive Eye Telehealth
2 Oculoplastic and Orbit Surgery Telehealth
2 Retina, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology Telehealth
3 Oculoplastics
3 Oculoplastic and Orbit Surgery Telehealth
4 Anterior Segment & Cornea
4 Cornea, Anterior Segment, and External Disease Telehealth
4 Neuro-ophthalmology Telehealth
4 Ocular Telehealth Programs Around the World: Canada, India, and China
5 Glaucoma
5 Glaucoma Telehealth
5 Low vision and Vision Rehabilitation Telehealth
6 Retina
6 Retina, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology Telehealth
7 Pediatric Ophthalmology
7 Pediatric Ocular Telehealth
8 Neuro-ophthalmology
8 Tele Neuro-ophthalmology
9 Low vision
9 Low Vision and Ocular Rehabilitation Telehealth
9 Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program: Technology considerations and equipment.
9 Ocular Telehealth and Provider Education: Integrating Telehealth Techniques into Training Curriculum and Future Practice.
10 Global Telehealth
10 Highlight on International Ocular Telehealth Programs in China and India
10 Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program: Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement
11 In-home monitoring devices
11 Ocular In-home Monitoring Devices
11 Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program: Ethical and Legal Considerations
12 Needs Assessment
12 General considerations and principles for Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program
12 Monitoring Quality and Improving an Eye Telehealth Program
12 Telehealth for Acute Ocular Triage
13 Stakeholder engagement and Patient Buy in
13 Technology Considerations for Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program
14 Technology considerations
14 Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement in Eye Telehealth Programs
14 The Role of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence on Ocular Telehealth
15 Coding & Billing & Reimbursement
15 Ethical and Legal Considerations in Eye Telehealth Programs
16 Ethical and Legal Considerations
16 Monitoring Quality and Improving an Eye Telehealth Program
17 Quality
17 Acute Ocular Triage Telehealth
18 Ocular Triage
18 The Role of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence on Ocular Telehealth
19 AI
19 Educating Future Providers on Ocular Telehealth and Integrating Telehealth into Future Practice.
20 Education