Telemedicine Applications in Pediatric Retinal Disease.
Teleophthalmology is a developing field that presents diverse opportunities. One of its most successful applications to date has been in pediatric retinal disease, particularly in screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Many studies have shown that using telemedicine for ROP screening allows a remote ophthalmologist to identify abnormal findings and implement early interventions. Here, we review the literature on uses of telemedicine in pediatric retinal disease and consider future applications.
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. apathip@stanford.edu.
Akhilesh S
AS
Pathipati
Department of Ophthalmology, Byers Eye Institute, Horngren Family Vitreoretinal Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA. dariusm@stanford.edu.
Darius M
DM
Moshfeghi
pediatrics; retina; retinopathy of prematurity; telemedicine screening; teleophthalmology