With increasing population numbers and a limited supply of ophthalmologists, new ways are being found to perform eye screening. Digital retinal imaging carried out by primary care providers and nurses, followed by remote image interpretation (teleretinal imaging), is rapidly acquiring a crucial role. A number of successful digital teleretinal screening programs have now been established on different continents, permitting the detection of major diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma in patients who would otherwise have been beyond the reach of a trained ophthalmologist.
In this book, experts from around the world describe how digital teleretinal screening can be set up and optimally utilized. Technical issues are discussed, and the appropriate use of screening for different diseases and in different age groups is explained. The major part of the book draws upon the clinical experience of leading practitioners in a wide range of teleretinal applications. The aim is to provide high-quality information for clinicians and other health professionals who are involved in eye care delivery, so that they can assess how teleretinal screening might be applied to their working practice

<p><b>The Current State of the Art and Future Trends</b>: A Literature Review of Tele-ophthalmology Projects from Around the Globe

Diabetic retinopathy screening practice guides
Stereopsis and Teleophthalmology
Video Imaging Technology: A Novel Method for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Automated Image Analysis and Application of Diagnostic algorithms in an ocular telehealth network
Computer aided detection of diabetic retinopathy progression
Tele-glaucoma: Experiences and Perspectives
Retinal Vascular imaging for cardiovascular risk-prediction
Retinal Screening for Early Detection of Alzheimer's disease
Screening the Retina for heart disease / Stroke. The <b>Telemedicine Applications and Global Experience:</b> Tele-retinal imaging in Adults: Diabetic Retinopathy Assessment in the Primary care environment: Lessons learned from 100,000 patient encounters
The systematic DR screening in England for 2 million people with diabetes
Telescreening for diabetic retinopathy in India
First experience with tele-ophthalmology in rural Nepal
Economics of Screening for diabetic retinopathy using telemedicine in California's Safety Net
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening with Non-Mydriatic Retinopathy by General practitioners.Paediatric applications: Telemedicine for Retinopathy of prematurity diagnosis
Retinal examination in premature babies
Retinoblastoma Management: Connecting Institutions with Telemedicine
Conclusion
Appendix: American Telemedicine Association's Telehealth Practice Recommendations for Diabetic Retinopathy.</p>