Teleophthalmology increases access to eye care for rural populations, suggesting earlier diagnosis of conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Introduction Rural populations bear a disproportionate burden of preventable vision loss due to scant ophthalmic resources, long travel distances, and delayed diagnoses of vision threatening conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Teleophthalmology leveraging portable imaging devices, data connectivity, and remote interpretation, offers a critical solution by bringing diagnostic capabilities to underserved communities and enabling earlier intervention before irreversible vision loss occurs.
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