Eye and Systemic Disease Management Changes After Teleophthalmology Screening in Primary Care: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Pilot Study of 200 Consecutive Patients

Asynchronous teleophthalmology screening in a primary care setting effectively identified both ocular diseases and ocular complications from systemic diseases, leading to meaningful changes in eye and systemic management. The low rate of diabetic retinopathy among referrals highlights the broader diagnostic value of retinal imaging beyond diabetes management. This care model offers a scalable, high-yield strategy for proactive disease detection and interdisciplinary intervention at the primary care level.