Chapter 2.6: Lessons from Pandemic: Teleophthalmology in LV Prasad Eye Institute

Access to healthcare is a key challenge facing people around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many innovative telemedicine solutions have been implemented to enhance access to healthcare during the pandemic. An ecosystem of telemedicine with adequate infrastructure and country-specific practice guidelines has been developed. An exponential increase in teleconsultations, corresponding to the pandemic surges, has been observed around the world. This chapter focuses on a comprehensive teleophthalmology solution developed during the pandemic by the LV Prasad Eye Institute. The infrastructure and resources required to develop a mobile teleophthalmology solution are outlined. Lessons learned in delivering care through teleophthalmology during the pandemic are shared.