Teleophthalmology Adoption and Perceived Barriers Among Colombian General Practitioners: A Cross-Sectional Study
By
Loaiza-Guevara, Valentina
Martinez-Rivera, Juliana P
Restrepo, Natalia
Quintero-Patino, Laura
Pinto-Arias, Andrea
Martinez, Luis Miguel
Rincón-Hernández, Wendy M.
Gaibor Pazmiño, Alice
Izquierdo-Condoy, Juan Sebastian
April 9, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Adoption of Teleophthalmology and Identified Challenges Among General Practitioners in Colombia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Teleophthalmology adoption among general practitioners Key Mechanisms Improves access to eye care, reduces costs, minimizes infection risks Target Population General practitioners in Colombia Care Setting Primary care and telemedicine
Key Highlights
Majority of participants were young women with limited professional experience Undergraduate telemedicine training was uncommon at 9% High confidence in ophthalmologic knowledge linked to greater training hours Positive perceptions of teleophthalmology reported by 57.3% of participants Concerns regarding privacy, workload, and training persist Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Assess perceptions and confidence in ophthalmologic knowledge among practitioners Management
Enhance training in ophthalmology and telemedicine for general practitioners Monitoring & Follow-up
Evaluate the integration of teleophthalmology into routine practice Risks
Address barriers related to privacy, workload, job security, and implementation readiness Patient & Prescribing Data
General practitioners with limited teleophthalmology experience
Strengthening training may improve confidence and perceptions
Clinical Best Practices
Implement comprehensive telemedicine training programs Foster digital readiness among healthcare providers Encourage prior telemedicine experience to boost confidence Related Resources & Content
