Telehealth Eye Care Protocol

Develop a telehealth eye care protocol for [visit type: follow-up consultation/dry eye check-in/post-operative assessment/contact lens problem-solving/medication review/triage/new patient intake/pediatric developmental screening]. Create: patient preparation instructions (lighting, camera positioning, materials needed), pre-visit technology check process, virtual visit workflow and time allocation, clinical assessment techniques possible via video, documentation templates compliant with telehealth requirements, when to convert to in-person visit, billing and coding guidance, platform-specific technical instructions, and follow-up protocols. Include scripts for: technical difficulties, determining visit appropriateness, and explaining telehealth limitations. Address [state licensure/informed consent/patient privacy/emergency protocols during virtual visit].