Teleoptometry Brings Eyecare to Rural Georgia
The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation (GLLF) provides teleoptometry services to 52 Georgia counties that lack vision care providers. With many residents in those counties living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, the GLLF goal is statewide coverage with satellite offices and quicker response times. Better Access to Care Using Teleoptometry Beth Ehrhardt, Executive Director of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, says the GLLF began its teleoptometry program in April 2022 after volunteer optometrist availability declined post‑pandemic. GLLF’s Teleoptometry Director Jachoia McKelvey says teleoptometry has been a “game‑changer” for consistent services across Georgia, and this technology…
