Teleophthalmology
![Healthy eye fundus viewed through a retinal camera](/Images/godic/202502/15/HealthyEyeFundus5929.jpg")
![Retinal image with signs of macular degeneration](/Images/godic/202502/15/MacularDegenerationFundus5929.jpg")
![A non-mydriatic Topcon retinal camera](/Images/godic/202502/15/Retinal_camera5929.jpg")
Teleophthalmology is a branch of telemedicine that delivers eye care through digital medical equipment and telecommunications technology. Today, applications of teleophthalmology encompass access to eye specialists for patients in remote areas, ophthalmic disease screening, diagnosis and monitoring; as well as distant learning.