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Optometric Telehealth: Expanding Access to Vision Care in the Digital Age

Eid Abdul Atique^*

Department of Optometry, Netha Jyothi college of Optometry, India

Received Date: Nov 02, 2024 / Published Date: Nov 30, 2024

Citation: Atique EA (2024) Optometric Telehealth: Expanding Access to Vision Care in the Digital Age. Optom Open Access 9: 283.DOI: 10.4172/2476-2075.1000283

Copyright: © 2024 Atique EA. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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Optometric telehealth has emerged as a transformative approach in the delivery of eye care, leveraging digital technology to enhance access and convenience. This article explores the benefits of telehealth in optometry, such as improved access for rural populations, increased convenience, and continuity of care during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. Key services, including remote eye examinations, patient education, and chronic condition management, are examined alongside challenges like technological limitations, regulatory barriers, and data privacy concerns. The future of optometric telehealth is discussed, highlighting the potential of advanced technologies and greater integration with electronic health records. The article underscores the significant role telehealth can play in expanding access to quality eye care.