Ocular Telehealth: A Practical Guide

Description:




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. 

Table Of Contents:

        
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