Tele-optometry is a branch of telemedicine that can cover a wide range of problems and treatments related to vision and ocular health. Tele-medicine delivers medical care through digital medical equipment and telecommunications technology, such as online videos accessible through smart phones and tablets. This allows patients to easily receive screenings, diagnoses, prescriptions and monitoring from the comfort and safety of their home.

What Conditions Can Be Treated via Tele-Optometry?

Optometrists can provide virtual medical eye consultations for a variety of eye problems, including:

• Eye infections (i.e. conjunctivitis/pink eye)
• Itchy eyes and allergies
• Eye pain and redness
• Scratched eye (i.e. corneal abrasion)
• Flashers & floaters
• Blurred or double vision
• Dry eye syndrome
• Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelid)
• Dermatitis

Other services include: General Consultations, Refractive Surgery Follow-Ups, New Prescriptions, and Prescription Refills.

Which Digital Devices Can I Use?

You can easily do your tele-optometric visit from any laptop or desktop equipped with a camera and a microphone. Many smartphones, tablets, and iPads now have very high-resolution cameras, which are great for taking quality pictures and videos that doctors can use to provide a diagnosis.

Will Insurance Cover My Virtual Eye Care Visit?

In most cases insurance plans will cover telehealth visits, but to be on the safe side, we ask that you double-check with your insurance provider prior to the visit.

If you're experiencing certain eye concerns, contact us at Optique Family Vision Care in Springfield to schedule your in-home eye evaluation today!