Tele-eye care in Nigeria: interpreting acceptance through an equity and policy lens

Teleophthalmology is increasingly promoted to expand access to eye care in low- and middle-income countries, yet there is a risk that new digital services primarily benefit already connected urban groups. This correspondence comments on a study of tele–eye care perspectives in Benin City, Nigeria, and argues that the reported high willingness to use mobile applications reflects attitudes among young, educated, digitally enabled clinic attendees rather than the wider population at greatest risk of vision loss. We highlight implications for equity and public health policy, proposing integration of tele–eye care into existing community and outreach-based eye-care programmes.