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Self-Administered OCT Trial Launches: Evaluating Home-Based Retinal Imaging for Telehealth — What Ophthalmologists Need to Know

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20 May 2026

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New clinical trial evaluates self-administered OCT technology for home-based retinal monitoring. Could transform eye care access for patients with diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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