Open AccessTeleophthalmology for Eye Care during Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: Opportunities and Challenges
Author(s) -
Sareh Keshvardoost,
Kambiz Bahaadinbeigy,
Farhad Fatehi
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iranian red crescent medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2074-1804
DOI - 10.32592/ircmj.2020.22.12.155
Subject(s) - pandemic , telemedicine , medicine , covid-19 , outbreak , coronavirus , realm , disease , medical emergency , eye care , optometry , health care , virology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , pathology , geography , economic growth , economics , archaeology
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic illustrated the significance of using telemedicine for medical services to minimize the risk of infection more than ever. The implementation of telemedicine in the realm of eye expertise (teleophthalmology) has made it possible for both ophthalmic patients and COVID-19 positive cases to be taken care of in different ways of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. This study aimed to discuss the ophthalmology challenges during the COVID-19 outbreak based on existing evidence, followed by proposing some solutions for utilizing telemedicine.