Written by international experts from around the globe, i.e., from the USA, Europe, Australasia, and Africa, this book explains technical issues, digital imaging, and collective experiences of practitioners in different parts of the world practicing a wide range of teleophthalmology applications. Ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, and primary care providers will find valuable and up-to-date information on how to successfully establish programs in this field.Teleophthalmology encompasses access to specialist eye care for remote patients, ophthalmic disease screening, monitoring, diagnosing and management, sharing of medical resources, collaboration on research and clinical trials, and distance learning and continuing education First book in Ophthalmology covering this hot topic INDICE: From the contents The current view - Issues and Technology.- Introduction to Teleophthalmology.- Ophthalmic Imaging Essentials for Telemedicine.- The Dicom Standard and Teleophthalmology - Striving for Interoperability.- Stereopsis in Teleophthalmology .- Design Considerations for a Low-Cost Sustainable Ocular Telehealth Program.- Information Technology in Ophthalmology and Medicine: Patient Education Kiosks.- Online Retinal Image Database and AnalysisSystem with JPEG 2000 Metadata Embedding.- Telemedicine and Law.- Cost-Effectiveness of Teleophthalmology in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening.- Economic Evaluations in Teleophthalmology .- Looking for Problems and Solutions.- Telescreening.- Diabetic Retinopathy Screening.- What Model is Appropriate?- Digital Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy.- Screening from an American Perspective.- Improved Screening for Retinopathy of Prematury (ROP) Demonstration of a Telemedical Solution.- Visual Rehabilitation Consultations Ttrough Telemedicine.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-70515-4
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 306
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés