Real-world evaluation of online visual acuity self-testing and remote consultation: three years of implementation experience in a paediatric ophthalmology service - Summary - MDSpire

Real-world evaluation of online visual acuity self-testing and remote consultation: three years of implementation experience in a paediatric ophthalmology service

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  • Fengyi Liu

  • Raisa Ahmed

  • Bethany Ellis

  • Deborah Mullinger

  • Louise Allen

  • June 3, 2026

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Objective:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the DigiVis DVA web app for self-testing of best corrected distance visual acuity (BCVA) and remote consultations (RC) in a pediatric ophthalmology setting.

Key Findings:
  • DigiVis DVA demonstrated accuracy comparable to standard BCVA testing methods.
  • The app was integrated into clinical pathways and utilized effectively during the Covid pandemic.
  • Remote consultations improved access and reduced the burden of frequent clinic visits for families.
Interpretation:

Remove unsupported conclusions; focus on summarizing findings without implications.

Limitations:
  • The study did not require regional ethics committee approval as it was a service evaluation.
  • The accuracy of home BCVA testing may vary based on user compliance and device capabilities.
Conclusion:

Revise to avoid unsupported claims about enhancing management.

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