Teleophthalmology Adoption and Perceived Barriers Among Colombian General Practitioners: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Telemedicine has improved healthcare access and reduced costs, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A survey of 489 Colombian general practitioners revealed limited undergraduate telemedicine training and rare teleophthalmology experience.
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Moderate confidence in ophthalmologic knowledge was reported by 45.6% of participants, while 57.3% had positive perceptions of teleophthalmology.
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Greater undergraduate training in ophthalmology was linked to higher confidence levels, with a significant dose-response relationship.
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Concerns about privacy, workload, and training persist, indicating a need for enhanced ophthalmology and telemedicine education.

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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

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