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

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

  • By

  • Fengyi Liu

  • Raisa Ahmed

  • Bethany Ellis

  • Deborah Mullinger

  • Louise Allen

  • June 3, 2026

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    The Covid pandemic significantly disrupted ophthalmology services, leading to increased clinic backlogs and delays in diagnosis.

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    Remote consultations (RC) are underutilized in eye care, with only 5% of consultations conducted remotely, far below the NHS target of one-third.

  • 3

    DigiVis DVA is a web app that enables automated digital self-testing of best corrected distance visual acuity (BCVA) for children.

  • 4

    The DigiVis DVA app was integrated into clinical pathways and has been used in pediatric ophthalmology for over 43 months.

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    DigiVis DVA is a registered Class 1 medical device compliant with NHS clinical risk management standards.

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

  • by Fengyi Liu, Raisa Ahmed, Bethany Ellis, Deborah Mullinger, Louise Allen

  • June 3, 2026

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