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Joel Mintz 1, Chase Labiste 1, Michael V DiCaro 2, Evan McElroy 1, Reza Alizadeh 3, Kunyong Xu 3 Affiliations expand PMID: 32990152 DOI: 10.1177/1357633X20960636 Abstract Introduction: COVID-19 has disrupted how ophthalmic practice is conducted worldwide. One patient population that may suffer from poor outcomes during the pandemic are those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Many practices are performing some form of teleophthalmology services for their patients, and guidance is… Read more

Rawan Shahbaz 1, Mauro Salducci 2 Affiliations expand PMID: 32544988 DOI: 10.1177/1120672120934405 Abstract In recent years, new technologies used in the field of ophthalmology have been emerging and developing rapidly. Two major aspects of these advancements are teleophthalmology and smartphones, which have enabled practitioners to achieve optimal outcomes in record time with minimal costs. Several rules and regulations have been applied… Read more

Edward Korot 1, Edward Wood 2, Adam Weiner 3, Dawn A Sim 4, Michael Trese 2 Affiliations expand PMID: 30622289 PMCID: PMC6662240 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-018-0324-8 Free PMC article No abstract available Conflict of interest statement The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest. Figures Fig. 1

Meghana Kalavar 1, Hong-Uyen Hua 2, Jayanth Sridhar 1 Affiliations expand PMID: 32694270 DOI: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000689 Abstract Purpose of review: The aim of this article is to assess the current state of teleophthalmology given the sudden surge in telemedicine demand in response to the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Recent findings: Recommendations and policies from government and national health organizations, combined with social distancing, have led to… Read more

Published on Ophthalmic Epidemiology, June, 2017 Authors • Banaee T, Retina Research Center, Khatam-al-Anbia Eye Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran • Ansari-Astaneh MR, Retina Research Center, Khatam-al-Anbia Eye Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran • Pourreza H,… Read more

Published on Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, June, 2017 Authors Charles M. Medert, BS, VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA; Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA Mary G. Lynch, MD, VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA; Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA April Y. Maa, MD, VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA; Emory University School of Medicine,… Read more

Published Online Ophthalmology, Jan, 2017 Authors Maa AY, Ophthalmology Division, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia; Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia Wojciechowski B, Charleston Health Equity and Rural Outreach Innovation Center (HEROIC), Ralph A. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina Hunt KJ, Charleston Health Equity and Rural Outreach… Read more

Published Online Nov, 2016 Authors Delia Cabrera DeBuc, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA Abstract In the years since its introduction, retinal imaging has transformed our capability to visualize the posterior pole of the eye. Increasing practical advances in mobile technology, regular monitoring, and population screening for diabetic… Read more

Published Online October 15, 2016 Authors Pareja-Ríos A, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna, Tenerife, España. Bonaque-González S, Departamento de Física, Universidad de La Laguna, La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España; Grupo de Ciencias de la Visión, Universidad de Murcia., Murcia, España Serrano-García M, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna, Tenerife, España Cabrera-López F,… Read more

An Efficient and Lossless Cryptosystem for Security in Tele-Ophthalmology Applications Using Chaotic Theory Highlights: The paper proposes an efficient and lossless cryptosystem based upon chaotic theory for encryption of medical fundus images. The proposed encryption scheme combines scrambling and substitution architecture. The experimental results indicate the proposed method is lossless and resistant against attacks and… Read more