Good practice:

Teleconsultation in ophthalmology between hospitals (Rennes/Janzé) and retirement homes

The objective is to increase the number of diagnostics and
therapeutics acts in 3 residences for dependent elderlies (EPHADs)
around the city of Janzé. The service was then extended to much more senior retirement homes as the demand is still increasing.
A technical ophthalmology platform has been set up in one of the
3 residences for dependent elderlies. It is similar to the platform of the University Hospital of
Rennes. Tests are conducted by an orthoptist and transferred to an
ophthalmologist of the CHU of Rennes.
Consultation last 30 to 45 minutes and transfer lasts 10 minutes.

40,000 euros allocated by the Health regional agency (ARS).

Results
(March 2019)
25 consultations since the start in 2018
150 people can benefit from the service (1 EHPAD now, 3 in the next future).
Half a day per week dedicated to these consultations (5 to 6 patients)

Increasing demand and needs in this sector – The experience can be transferred to other EU Regions