DIGITAL OPTOMETRICS

What Is Digital Optometrics?

DigitalOptometrics has developed new optical software which permits patients at an optical exam location to receive a comprehensive eye health examination to be performed by a licensed optometrist from a location remote from the patient. The capabilities of a live remote video conference between the optometrist and patient and remote operation of optical equipment is utilized. The result is a complete eye health examination with subjective visual findings by an optometrist followed by the delivery of an accurate prescription to the patient for the correction of vision within minutes of the examination conclusion. Tele-Optometry by DigitalOptometrics utilizes new advancements in technology making comprehensive eye exams conducted by an optometrist convenient to patients, with or without an appointment, and performed on average in less than 30 minutes.

What will I experience during the comprehensive eye exam?

The exam will begin with your participation in a “DigitalOptometrics Tablet Kiosk-Patient Experience” ….an education tool to enter your patient information and medical history. This will be followed by visual prescreening performed by a skilled ophthalmic technician which includes an autorefraction of your eyes, determination of your current eyeglass prescription, photos of the front and back of your eyes along with a screening test for glaucoma.  A remotely based ophthalmic technician will then perform a subjective refraction with a phoropter while conversing with you by a live remote video conference unit. All the information will then be delivered to a skilled licensed optometrist who will recheck, if necessary, your visual findings, review and discuss the exam findings with you and answer your questions by live video conferencing. Finally, the doctor will deliver an optical prescription to you within minutes.

How much time does it take to perform a comprehensive eye examination?

From the time the patient completes a registration form on a computer tablet to the completion of the comprehensive eye examination the total elapsed time will average less than 30 minutes.

Do I have to make an appointment for a comprehensive eye examination?

No……Walk-in Patients will be welcomed.

Will the comprehensive eye examination be more expensive than one performed with a doctor present at the exam site?

No. The additional cost of having a doctor available to perform an eye exam at all days and hours is offset by the reduced cost of having the doctor perform exams on patients located at more than one exam site.

What occurs if the doctor observes a health condition in my eye?

The doctor will refer the patient to other specialty providers as needed. This may include optometrists specializing in glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, dry eye, blepharitis, vision therapy, neuro optometric rehabilitation, or specialty contact lens fits. Other referrals may include ophthalmologists who are specialists in retina, dry eye, cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, or neuro. Referrals may also be made to your Primary Care Physician, Endocrinologist, or others as per the prescribing optometrist recommendations.