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Early Insights Into Home OCT Monitoring Reveal Real-World Impact

In our conversation, which has been edited for length and clarity, Kapil Kapoor, MD, a vitreoretinal surgeon and president of research at the Wagner Kapoor Institute, discussed the reasons his practice was an early adopter of home OCT and described the experiences of implementing the program for both patients and team members.

  • By

  • Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor

  • January 1, 2026

  • 6 min

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Objective:

To explore the implementation and impact of home-based optical coherence tomography (OCT) monitoring for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), highlighting its significance in enhancing patient care.

Key Findings:
  • Home OCT monitoring reduces patient burden and improves management of nAMD.
  • Patients found the Scanly device user-friendly and reassuring.
  • Early detection of disease activity was achieved before symptoms appeared in some cases.
  • Implementation faced challenges that could affect broader adoption.
Interpretation:

Home OCT monitoring represents a significant advancement in the management of nAMD, particularly for patients in rural areas, by providing continuous data that enhances clinical decision-making and offers peace of mind.

Limitations:
  • Insurance and Medicare coverage for home OCT monitoring remains a challenge.
  • Initial patient selection may have limited broader adoption potential.
  • Technological barriers and potential patient resistance could impact implementation.
Conclusion:

The successful implementation of home OCT monitoring could lead to widespread adoption and improved patient outcomes in nAMD management.

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Early Insights Into Home OCT Monitoring Reveal Real-World Impact

  • by Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor

  • January 1, 2026

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