12 million Americans over the age of 40 have some form of vision impairment
In rural communities and understaffed hospitals, ophthalmology services are hard to come by. Unsurprisingly, ophthalmology is one of the medical specialties with the lowest rate of projected workforce adequacy by 2035. The delivery of equitable eye services has become a unique challenge everywhere and is currently impacting rural communities at a disproportionate rate.
With today’s technology, Eagle Tele-Ophthalmologists are able to provide patients with thorough diagnosis and care via virtual exams, diagnostics and provider-to-provider consultations, better preparing and equipping your teams for any patient that walks through your facility’s door.