A novel protocol utilizing OCT imaging and a remote consult model showed promise in rapidly diagnosing retinal artery occlusion, according to a study published in Ophthalmology.
“We developed a novel clinical diagnostic protocol using a remote consult model to streamline the identification of [retinal artery occlusions] at the point of care,” the authors wrote. “The initial outcomes have demonstrated significant improvement in visual acuity and show that efforts to incorporate remote ophthalmology consultation can facilitate the diagnosis of emergency ophthalmic conditions.”