Review Article : Eyes in the sky: Considerations for a teleophthalmology service in South Sudan

Telehealth services employ telecommunication technology to provide scarce specialist care to the multitude across the geographical divided and hard to reach areas. The Aravind Eye Care System in India has a successful teleophthalmology model that services poor households and could be adopted in impoverished settings such as South Sudan. Evolving technological changes in South Sudan, including provisional approval of Starlink, improve the feasibility of telehealth services. However, realizing intended benefits at minimal cost require careful consideration of multiple factors across demography, infrastructure, and governance. This article reflects on a previous evaluation project aimed at extending this model to other settings and makes recommendations for South Sudan.