• Sophia Mirza Saleem, Louis R Pasquale, Paul A Sidoti, and James C Tsai.
• New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA. Electronic address: ssaleem@nyee.edu.
• Am. J. Ophthalmol. 2020 Aug 1; 216: 237-242.

PurposeTo discuss the effects of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 betacoronavirus on ambulatory ophthalmology practices, the value proposition of telemedicine, teleophthalmology implementation methodologies, and the accelerated future of telemedicine.DesignReview of the current telehealth landscape including usage, policies, and techniques for ambulatory practice integration.MethodsWe provide author-initiated review of recent trends in telehealth, governmental recommendations for health care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a PubMed Central query for telemedicine in ophthalmology or teleophthalmology. In addition, the authors' comprehensive experience in telemedicine design and implementation is provided.ResultsWe provide a summary describing the present state of telehealth, teleophthalmology modeling, care delivery, and the proposed impact of telehealth surges on the future of ophthalmology practice.ConclusionRecent patient and provider interest in telemedicine, the relaxation of regulatory restrictions, increased remote care reimbursement, and ongoing social distancing practices compel many ophthalmologists to consider virtualizing services.Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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