Teleophthalmology: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Introduction: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the impact tele-ophthalmology on screening, monitoring and treatment adherence in eye diseases.Material Methods: A controlled randomized clinical trial studies without time limit explored by searching keywords title, abstract reliable scientific databases Embase, Web Science, Scopus, PubMed April 20, 2022. gray literature search also conducted using Google engine identify most recent possible evidence. quality evaluated Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist; that with a score above 7 were included analysis.Results: total 40 articles identified after removing duplicates. After screening full text articles, 5 met inclusion criteria. In four studies, used for tele-screening tele-monitoring tele-imaging approaches, live video conferencing, websites. Also, one case, telemedicine reminder improve adherence. majority at least as effective in-person visit services monitoring, treatment.Conclusion: results our showed well-designed program high-quality cameras equipment use multiple technologies has potential replace or complement visits an ophthalmologist.