A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.
Big data balances glaucoma risk with COVID
Research has shown that big data can assist with triaging glaucoma patients during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Scientists at the University of Michigan developed a risk stratification tool that weighed the ocular risks of delay to treatment with the threat to health of exposure to COVID-19 in clinical environments – a common reason for postponing glaucoma treatment.
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The College of Optometrists has responded to the GOC consultation on the proposed updated statement on testing of sight and proposed supervision and delegation standards.
The GOC’s findings indicate strong patient satisfaction with eye care services but identifies that registrants have concerns that commercial pressures could potentially impact their ability to deliver the best possible care to patients, as well as affecting their wellbeing.
