摘要
eophthalmology can be defined as the use of information and telecommunications technologies to provide or support a group of activities related to ophthalmic care. the same concept applied to ophthalmic care would be eophthalmology. this paper describes the current state of eophthalmology-based models in diabetic retinopathy screening and in the diagnosis and follow-up of chronic glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. furthermore, the main advantages of these models and the technological requirements needed for their implementation are described. finally, a prediction of the impact of eophthalmology on the future of health care is offered.