D.I.Y. Vision Tests Squeezing Us Out?

As teleoptometry technology advances, so does the tendency to bypass our professional insights. A clear distinction must be made between Synchronous and Asynchronous care when having any discussion related to telehealth in optometric care.

This article discusses an asynchronous tool to measure a refraction to create “Eye Glass Numbers” so that glasses can be ordered. It allows the professional interaction to be bypassed and is promoted that way. While this technology may hold merit, the use of it to work around the patient-doctor interaction is not acceptable.

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