medinfoАктуальные проблемы теоретической и клинической медициныActual Problems of Theoretical and Clinical Medicine2790-12892790-1297Казахстанско-Российский медицинский университет10.24412/2790-1289-2025-2-154-168medinfo-667Research ArticleОБЗОР ЛИТЕРАТУРЫREVEWSОФТАЛЬМОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ПОМОЩЬ: «ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ И БАРЬЕРЫ ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИИ»OPHTHALMIC CARE: «PROSPECTS AND BARRIERS OF DIGITALIZATION»ТулекеновМ. Ш.TulekenovM. Sh.

Тулекенов Манас Шаяхметович – докторант

Алматы

Tulekenov Manas Shayahmetovich – doctoral student

Almaty

manastulekenov@yandex.kzhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6611-6020ТанбаеваГ. З.TanbayevaG. Z.

Танбаева Гульнур Зейнеловна – д.м.н., профессор кафедры политики и организации здравоохранения

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Tanbayeva Gulnur Zeinelovna – MD, Professor of the Department of Health Policy and Organization

Almaty

gulnurtanbayeva@gmail.comhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0523-2671ТолегеноваА. М.TolegenovaA. M.

Төлегенова Айдана Мирамбекқызы – MSc, лектор кафедры политики и менеджмента здравоохранения

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Tolegenova Aidana Mirambekkyzy – MSc, lector of the Department Health Policy and Management, Asfendiyarov

Almaty

tolegenova.aidana@kazmnu.kzhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6941-4525МедеуловаА. Р.MedeulovaA. R.

Медеулова Айгуль Рахмановна – PhD, зав. кафедрой оториноларингологии

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Medeulova Aigul Rakhmanovna – PhD, Head of the Department of оtorhinolaryngology

Almaty

medeulova.a@kaznmu.kzНАО «Казахский Национальный университет им. Аль-Фараби»КазахстанAl-Farabi Kazakh National UniversityKazakhstanНАО «Казахский национальный медицинский университет имени С. Д. Асфендиярова»КазахстанKazakh National Medical University named after S. D. AsfendiyarovKazakhstan20250607202502154168Copyright © Тулекенов М.Ш., Танбаева Г.З., Толегенова А.М., Медеулова А.Р., 20252025Тулекенов М.Ш., Танбаева Г.З., Толегенова А.М., Медеулова А.Р.Tulekenov M.S., Tanbayeva G.Z., Tolegenova A.M., Medeulova A.R.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://kazrosmedjournal.krmu.edu.kz/jour/article/view/667

На сегодняшний день цифровизация является одной из важных тенденций, которая затрагивает все аспекты современного здравоохранения, в том числе и офтальмологию. Быстрое развитие технологий создает новые возможности для повышения доступности и качества медицинской помощи.

Офтальмология сталкивается со многими глобальными проблемами, такими как рост числа пациентов с заболеваниями глаз, нехваткой врачей-специалистов и ростом нагрузки на систему здравоохранения. Данные проблемы также усугубляются старением населения и распространённостью большого количества хронических заболеваний. Например, сахарный диабет является одной из основных причин потери зрения. В этом контексте цифровизация может стать важным инструментом для преодоления существующих барьеров.

Цель исследования

Цель исследования. Изучить текущее состояние цифровизации в офтальмологической помощи, выявить основные барьеры и перспективы.

Материалы и методы

Материалы и методы. В ходе исследования были проанализированы: научная литература, отчеты международных организаций и практические примеры внедрения цифровых технологий в офтальмологии. Использовались методы сравнительного анализа и систематизации данных, включая международный опыт и текущую ситуацию в нашей стране.

Результаты

Результаты. Анализ показал, что цифровизация в офтальмологии предполагает использование таких технологий, как телемедицина, искусственный интеллект, электронные медицинские карты и мобильные приложения. Основными барьерами на пути цифровизации являются недостаточная инфраструктура, нехватка квалифицированного персонала, финансовые ограничения и проблемы кибербезопасности. Перспективы включают широкое использование телемедицинских технологий, автоматизацию диагностики и лечения с помощью искусственного интеллекта, что может значительно повысить доступность офтальмологической помощи в отдаленных районах.

Выводы

Выводы. Цифровизация офтальмологической помощи позволит решить основные проблемы таких отраслей, как нехватка специалистов и высокие затраты на лечение. Для успешного внедрения необходимы инвестиции в инфраструктуру, обучение медицинского персонала и активная государственная поддержка.

Today, digitalization is one of the important trends that affects all aspects of modern healthcare, including ophthalmology. The rapid development of technologies creates new opportunities to improve the accessibility and quality of medical care.

Ophthalmology faces numerous global challenges, including an increasing number of patients with eye diseases, a shortage of specialized physicians, and a growing burden on the healthcare system. An aging population and the prevalence of a large number of chronic diseases also exacerbate these challenges. For example, diabetes mellitus is a leading cause of vision loss. In this context, digitalization can be an important tool to overcome existing barriers.

The purpose of this study. To investigate the current state of digitalization in ophthalmic care, to identify the main barriers and prospects.

Materials and methods

Materials and methods. The study analyzed scientific literature, reports from international organizations, and practical examples of digitalization in ophthalmology. Methods of comparative analysis and data systematization, including international experience and the current situation in our country, were employed.

Results

Results. The analysis revealed that digitalization in ophthalmology encompasses the utilization of technologies such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence, electronic medical records, and mobile applications. The primary barriers to digitalization include inadequate infrastructure, a lack of qualified personnel, financial constraints, and cybersecurity concerns. Prospects include the widespread use of telemedicine technologies and the automation of diagnosis and treatment with artificial intelligence, which can significantly improve the accessibility of ophthalmic care in remote areas.

Conclusions

Conclusions. The digitalization of ophthalmic care will address the primary challenges of these sectors, including a shortage of specialists and high treatment costs. Successful implementation requires investment in infrastructure, training of medical staff, and active government support.

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