Ocumeda Details Telemedicine Eye Screening Entry for Opticians

Munich-based provider Ocumeda outlines how optician businesses can enter the telemedicine-supported eye screening market. The company states that master and journeyman opticians with refraction skills can perform screenings without additional medical training, utilizing a three-stage certification program. Required equipment includes tonometers and fundus cameras; Ocumeda cites a price range of €12,000 to €20,000 for new fundus cameras, though existing devices may be reused if they meet quality standards. The workflow involves data collection in the optician shop, followed by remote assessment by ophthalmologists who provide findings via a traffic-light system. Ocumeda reports base costs of €29 per examination for the medically assessed check-up, noting that profitability depends on existing infrastructure, customer frequency, and pricing strategies.