Free Australian-first app reminds patients when to have eyedrops

2024-04-29 12:00:48

A smartphone eye drop app developed by a junior doctor aims to improve compliance and clinical outcomes by reminding patients and their carers when to instil their eyedrops.

Launched in October, the Sydney Eyedrop planner and reminder application triggers reminders when eye drops are due and also tracks eye drop use. It is designed for the public to promote ophthalmic medication adherence by providing notifications to take eye medications according to their doctor’s advice and was developed to make it easier for them to clarify communication.

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Source: Mivision

Date: 29 november 2023

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