Tele Optometry (kunj'sppt) / Basics of tele optometry.

Understand the basics of tele optometry .

1. Tele - optometry Presented by – Kunjvihari ( B. Optom 3 rd year) Guided by – Dr. Kamal Pant sir ( HOD & Associate Professor Department of optometry Saifai etawah [UP]) UTTAR PRADESH UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES SAIFAI , ETAWAH (206130 ) UTTAR PRADESH

2. WHAT IS TELE - OPTOMETRY Tele-optometry refers to an assessment of a patient’s ocular health in the absence of a clinician physically in the location. Prefix Tele is derived from Greek which means “at a distance”. With the help of assistive devices such as smartphones, advanced hardware and software combination and remote video tool technology conjoined with artificial intelligence. And by clicking digital photograph. “ Tele optometry is the practice of providing ocular health and vision care services to patients via telecommunications technology .”

3. When can I use Tele-optometry ? Use the technology to reach the unreached. Here are some ways to use tele-optometry: To ask optometrist questions or concerns you might have about your eyes. Analyse eye health reports and results with an optometrist. Obtain a 2nd opinion on test or prescription results. Contact lens-related information - Red Eye, eye pain Glasses and frames selection - Other situation that allows communication via virtual platforms

4. How it works ? Equipments used Software: Video calling software, Equipments : Portable , easy to use and accurate, Good stable high speed internet. They are also very accurate at diagnosing: 1 Conjunctival hemorrhage Zonal degeneration of the cornea Eyelid tumors Pterygium Corneal scarring Keratitis.

5. How it works ? A tele-optometry eye exam typically consists of three steps, including: Collect Patient Information: Your optometrist will ask a series of questions before beginning the eye exam. These questions may include those related to your insurance , medical history allergies and medications . Perform an Eye Exam: The pre-screening portion of a remote eye exam may include the following tests: Autorefraction. Lensometry. Retinal imaging. Subjective refraction test.

6. How it works ? 3. Review Exam Results & New Prescription: After the pre-screening tests and eye exam, your eye doctor will discuss your eye health status and any concerns.They will recommend new contact lenses and eyeglass frames if your prescription changes.

7. Used for the consaltation of Red eye Dry eye Digital eye strain Abnormalities of lids

8. Distance and near visual acuity At 3 m

9. Amsler grid

10. Convergence NPC Cover test Pupialliry reaction Duochrome test Color vision Dry eye evaluation Cataract detection

11. Optical despensing Measuring IPD Frame measurment ED and lends diameter In contact lenses HVID / VVID Conversion chart specs to cl and D to mm K readings

12. Advantages Can be used in private practices Community outreach via virtual examination rooms For patients , reduced travel cost and saves visit to hospital for trivial problems like refractive errors .

13. Summary Tele-optometry exams are eye appointment exams conducted virtually. They're a great option for those who don't have the time to go to a doctor's office. While tele-optometry exams offer various benefits, remember that they still have limitations.

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