1. ONLINE REFRACTION AND TELEHEALTH: FRIEND OR FOE?
- Author
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CHOU, BRIAN and LEGERTON, JERRY
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VISUAL accommodation , *AMERICAN Community Survey , *OPHTHALMIC lenses , *BINOCULAR vision , *COVID-19 pandemic , *ANISOMETROPIA , *PRESBYOPIA , *VISION testing - Abstract
The article discusses the impact of online refraction and telehealth on optometry. It acknowledges the benefits of improved access and convenience for patients, but also raises concerns about the loss of important aspects of patient care and the bypassing of regulations by online retailers. The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining the doctor-patient relationship and the value of a comprehensive eye exam. It also discusses the influence of cost containment and the role of online retailers in the future of optometry. The document includes various sources related to smart glasses, virtual reality in eye care, and telemedicine appointments for vision care. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024