06/07/2025
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Tele-optometry uses digital technology to provide eye care services where your optometrist is working remotely!
Here’s how tele-optometry typically works:
👉Virtual Eye Exams (Remote Refractions)
Doctor use a computer, tablet, or smartphone to perform vision tests, often guided by a technician or automated system.
👉Digital Imaging and Remote Diagnosis
In some setups, patients visit a clinic where digital imaging tools (like retinal cameras or optical coherence tomography) are available. A technician captures images of the eyes, and a remote optometrist reviews them for:
✅Signs of glaucoma
✅Diabetic retinopathy
✅Macular degeneration
✅Cataracts
👉 Live Video Consultations
Patients can speak with an optometrist via a secure video call. These are used for:
✅Discussing symptoms (e.g., eye pain, redness, dry eyes)
✅Follow-ups after surgery or treatment
✅Prescription renewals
✅Initial triage for more urgent care needs
👉 Prescription and Follow-Up
After the exam, the optometrist can:
✅Provide or update a prescription for glasses or contact lenses
✅Recommend further testing or in-person care if needed
✅Send prescriptions electronically to a pharmacy
Benefits
⭐️Convenient and accessible (especially for rural or underserved areas)
⭐️Reduces wait times
⭐️Useful for routine checkups and follow-ups
Schedule your appointment now or reach out to us to learn more!
