Table 2.
Teleconsultation in the diagnosis, initial and follow up management of neuro-ophthalmic, eyelid, adnexa and orbital conditions related to ocular pain
| Anatomical location | Diagnosis | Diagnosis on tele-consultation | Initial Investigations, management on tele-consultation | Follow-up management on tele-consultation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurophthalmology | 1. Optic neuropathies | No | No | No |
| 2. Cranial Nerve palsies | Yes | No | No | |
| 3. Ocular Asthenopia | Possible | Yes | Yes | |
| 4. Migraine | Possible | Yes | Yes | |
| Eyelid, Orbit and Ocular Adnexa | 1. Stye | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2. Preseptal cellulitis | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 3. Orbital cellulitis | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 4. Orbital inflammations | Yes | Yes (mild cases only) | Yes | |
| 5. Panophthalmitis | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 6. Orbital tumors | Yes (some cases) | No (may need surgical intervention) | Yes | |
| 7. Acute dacryocystitis | Yes | No | Yes |