@article{337ab9d2cbf84e4d91b51333cef72f04,
title = "Addressing the third epidemic of retinopathy of prematurity through telemedicine and technology: A systematic review",
abstract = "The rising prevalence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in low- and middle-income countries has increased the need for screening at-risk infants. The purpose of this article was to review the impact of telemedicine and technology on ROP screening programs. Adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic review was performed using PubMed, ProQuest, and Google Scholar bibliographic search engine. Terms searched included retinopathy of prematurity, telemedicine, and tele-ophthalmology. Data regarding internet access and gross domestic product per capita were obtained from the World Bank. Information was also obtained about internet access, speeds, and costs in low-income countries. There has been increasing integration of telemedicine and technology for ROP screening and management. Low-income countries are using available internet options and information and communications technology for ROP screening, which can aid in addressing the unique challenges faced by low-income countries. This provides a promising solution to the third epidemic of ROP by expanding and improving screening and management. Although telemedicine systems may serve as a cost-effective approach to facilitate delivery of health care, programs (especially in low- and middle-income countries) require national support to maintain its infrastructure. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2021;58(4):261-269.]",
author = "Tala Al-Khaled and Valikodath, {Nita G.} and Patel, {Samir N.} and Emily Cole and Margaret Chervinko and Douglas, {Christina E.} and Tsai, {Andrew S.H.} and Wu, {Wei Chi} and {Peter Campbell}, J. and Chiang, {Michael F.} and {Paul Chan}, {R. V.}",
note = "Funding Information: From the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (TA, NGV, EC, MC, RVPC); the Department of Ophthalmology, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SNP); the Department of Ophthalmology, Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York (CED); Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore (ASHT); the Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan (W-CW); the College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan (W-CW); the Department of Ophthalmology, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (JPC); the Department of Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (JPC); and the National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (MFC). Submitted: August 3, 2020; Accepted: November 13, 2020 Supported by grants R01EY19474, K12EY027720, and P30EY10572 from the National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, MD), by grants SCH-1622679, SCH-1622542, and SCH-1622536 from the National Science Foundation (Arlington, VA), and by unrestricted departmental funding and a Career Development Award (JPC) from Research to Prevent Blindness (New York, NY). Disclosure: Dr. Chiang is an unpaid member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Clarity Medical Systems (Pleasanton, CA), a consultant for Novartis (Basel, Switzerland), and an initial member of Inteleretina (Honolulu, HI). Dr. Chan is on the Scientific Advisory Board for Phoenix Technology (Pleasan-ton, CA) and is a consultant for Alcon Laboratories, Inc (Fort Worth, TX) and Novartis (Basel, Switzerland). The remaining authors have no financial or proprietary interest in the materials presented herein. Drs. Al-Khaled and Valikodath contributed equally to this work and should be considered as equal first authors. Correspondence: R. V. Paul Chan, MD, MSc, MBA, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, 1905 W. Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612. Email: rvpchan@uic.edu doi:10.3928/01913913-20210223-01 Funding Information: No funding from the National Health Insurance Fund in Hungary Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 Slack Incorporated. All rights reserved.",
year = "2021",
month = jul,
doi = "10.3928/01913913-20210223-01",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "58",
pages = "261--269",
journal = "Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus",
issn = "0191-3913",
publisher = "Slack Incorporated",
number = "4",
}