Tele-optometry is a branch of telemedicine that covers a wide range of problems and treatments related to vision and ocular health. It delivers medical care through digital equipment and telecommunications technology, allowing patients to receive screenings, diagnoses, prescriptions and monitoring from the comfort and safety of their home.

Eye Problems Treatable via Tele-Optometry

• Eye infections (conjunctivitis/pink eye)
• Itchy eyes and allergies
• Eye pain and redness
• Scratched eye (corneal abrasion)
• Flashers and floaters
• Blurred or double vision
• Distorted vision
• Dry eye syndrome
• Blepharitis (eyelid inflammation)
• Dermatitis

Other Services Available

• General consultations
• Refractive surgery follow-ups
• New prescriptions
• Prescription refills

Which Devices Can I Use?

Laptop/Desktop: Any laptop or desktop equipped with a camera and microphone works well. A strong internet connection ensures high-definition video calls.

Smartphones/Tablets/iPads: These devices have high-resolution cameras that are great for taking quality photos and videos that doctors can use to provide a diagnosis.

Will Insurance Cover My Virtual Eye Care Visit?

In most cases insurance plans will cover telehealth visits, but we ask that you double-check with your provider prior to the visit.

Make a tele-optometry appointment before going to the emergency room to avoid the wait and any potential exposure to illness. Contact Dayton Optometric Center in Kettering, Ohio to schedule your in-home eye evaluation. Call (937) 228-2020 today.