Table 2.

The Difference Between Ophthalmoscopy and Tele-Ophthalmology for Diabetic Retinopathy.

Ophthalmoscopy	Tele-ophthalmology
Requires trained ophthalmologist or retina specialist for fundus examination	Requires trained technicians, only the grading requires the trained retina specialist
Dilatation of the pupil is mandatory	Dilatation of the pupil is optional or targeted mydriasis
Less expensive	Higher initial investment for a tele-ophthalmology setup
Cost to patient is higher	Cost to a patient is less
It is less convenient in rural areas as more travel, more time-consuming	It is more convenient and hence required less travel, less time spent