Teleophthalmology and the digital divide: inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic |
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| Authors: | Angelica C. Scanzera Sage J. Kim R. V. Paul Chan |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1855 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612 USA ;2.Division of Health Policy & Administration, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1603 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612 USA |
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| Abstract: | The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an unprecedented change in the way we deliver eye care to our patients, most notably with the rapid addition of telehealth technology into our practices. We have welcomed telehealth with open arms in hopes that it would improve access to care for our patients; however, one question remains: Does it improve health equity?Subject terms: Public health, Risk factors |
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