ArticleEye (London, England)2024
Teleophthalmology at a primary and tertiary eye care network from India: environmental and economic impact.
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- Barriers and Enablers to Seeking Eye Care Among the Adult Indian Population: A Systematic Review.Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) · 2026Pooled it
- Strategies for strengthening eye care in India: a consensus-based recommendations.The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2026Review
- Teleophthalmology for triage and management of corneal pathologies at vision centres: a prospective observational service evaluation study in north India.Frontiers in ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Trypan blue staining for fungal keratitis diagnosis: a comparative study in rural India.International ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Sustaining Ophthalmic Practices for the Future: A High-Value Care Approach to Environmental Responsibility.Ophthalmology and therapy · 2025Review
- Modern Approach to Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnostics.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the environmental and economic impact of teleophthalmological services provided by a primary (rural) and tertiary (urban) eyecare network in India.
methodsThis prospective study utilised a random sampling method, and administered an environmental and economic impact assessment questionnaire. The study included 324 (primary: 173; tertiary: 151) patients who received teleconsultations from July to September 2022. The primary network (rural) used a colour-coded triage system (Green: eye conditions managed by teleconsult alone; yellow: semi-urgent referral within 1 week to a month, red: urgent referral within a day to a week). The tertiary network (urban) included new and follow-up patients. The environmental impact was assessed by estimating the potential CO
resultsThe primary rural network saved 2.89 kg CO
conclusionTeleophthalmology offers substantial environmental and economic benefits in rural and urban eyecare systems.
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