A novel virtual follow-up program helped manage minor ophthalmic emergencies through virtual visits, according to a study presented at Real World Ophthalmology.
Ayush A. Parikh and colleagues conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study to explore the outcomes of a virtual emergency department follow-up clinic at Massachusetts Eye & Ear.
“Near-term follow-up for minor ophthalmic emergencies is often necessary to assess for clinical improvement after initial emergency department (ED) visits but can impose logistical challenges for patients and ophthalmology practices,” the