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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. LA: Spanish
J. Andonegui Navarro. Servicio de Oftalmologia, Hospital de Navarra, Irunlarrea, 3, 31008 Pamplona, Spain. jandonen@cfnavarra.es