Transformation Directorate

Home diagnostics

Digital self-monitoring tools to support remote clinics and patient self-assessment.

Case studies

Remote tele-ophthalmology: advice and guidance for urgent eye conditions using Android (adults)

Remote tele-ophthalmology: advice and guidance for urgent eye conditions using Android (adults)

NHS Grampian’s Eye Health Network developed in 2016 apps and website as part of the National Ophthalmology Workstream.
Remote tele-ophthalmology: advice and guidance for urgent eye conditions for iPad/iPhone (children)

Remote tele-ophthalmology: advice and guidance for urgent eye conditions for iPad/iPhone (children)

NHS Grampian’s Eye Health Network developed in 2016 apps and website to enable home visual acuity testing.
Remote home vision monitoring of macular disease

Remote home vision monitoring of macular disease

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust uses technology to allow remote vision monitoring specific to macular disease.
Remote patient monitoring for advice and guidance, with photos, videos and messaging

Remote patient monitoring for advice and guidance, with photos, videos and messaging

NHS Forth Valley, local optometry practices and patients use a secure video messaging service that allows clinical teams to send videos, photos, and messages.

Disclaimer

These case studies summarise user and patient experiences with digital solutions along the relevant care pathway. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the apps and digital tools referenced are not supplied, distributed or endorsed by NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care and such parties are not liable for any injury, loss or damage arising from their use.

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