Open AccessTele-ophthalmology for age-related macular degeneration during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Author(s) -
Joel A. Mintz,
Chase C Labiste,
Michael Dicaro,
Evan McElroy,
Reza Alizadeh,
Kui Xu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of telemedicine and telecare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.192
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1758-1109
pISSN - 1357-633X
DOI - 10.1177/1357633x20960636
Subject(s) - covid-19 , macular degeneration , pandemic , medicine , ophthalmology , optometry , virology , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty) , outbreak
COVID-19 has disrupted how ophthalmic practice is conducted worldwide. One patient population that may suffer from poor outcomes during the pandemic are those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Many practices are performing some form of tele-ophthalmology services for their patients, and guidance is needed on how to maintain continuity of care amongst patients with AMD using tele-ophthalmology.