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EyeDiagnostics – a collaboration tool in eye care
Author(s) -
MARTIN LM,
DOCKMO Y,
SONNSJÖ B,
GLÜCKMAN T,
WANGER P
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2008.483.x
Subject(s) - medicine , optometry , fundus (uterus) , workload , test (biology) , glaucoma , ophthalmology , eye examination , visual acuity , paleontology , biology , computer science , operating system
Purpose An Internet‐based system for inter‐professional collaboration between opticians/optometrists and ophthalmologists was developed and tested during 2007‐2008. The purpose of the current study was to describe the main screening findings and the actions taken, based on the test results. Methods State‐of‐the‐art non‐mydriatic fundus cameras and visual field testing equipment were installed and the opticians were offered targeted training in the use of these instruments. The examination results were uploaded to EyeDiagnostics server and evaluated by ophthalmologists. 2301 subjects,63% women and 37% men, age 24 to 91 years (median 63, IQ 53‐73), have been examined by one of 55 different opticians and the findings evaluated by one of two experienced ophthalmologist. Results 63% (1 335) of the examined subjects showed no abnormalities. In 30% (675) a follow‐up examination was judged to be indicated, which could be performed by the optician. 7% (159) of the tested subjects were referred to ophthalmic health care for treatment or further examinations. Conclusion Modern technology in communication, fundus imaging and visual field examination have made it possible to reach a large number of people with advanced ophthalmic testing. This increase in diagnostic facilities can be expected to reduce workload in medical ophthalmic care, since many subjects, e.g. with family history of glaucoma, can be screened and followed using the EyeDiagnostics system.Commercial interest