Clalit Launches Israel’s First Online Ophthalmology Service with Two-Hour Response
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago
What happened
Clalit Health Services has launched Israel’s first online ophthalmology service, offering video consultations with eye specialists and responses within two hours. Following a successful pilot with 12,000 remote consultations, the service expands access to fast, professional eye care for common conditions without clinic visits. It operates Sunday to Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., for a quarterly fee of 31 shekels, excluding emergencies.
- 01Clalit launches Israel’s first online eye doctor service with two-hour response time.
- 02Pilot in Southern District completed 12,000 remote eye consultations over one year.
- 03Service covers common eye conditions like infections, styes, allergies, and dryness.
- 0465% of users were working-age adults seeking quick, accessible care.
- 05Service runs Sunday to Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a quarterly fee of 31 shekels.
- 06Emergency eye cases are excluded and require immediate hospital care.
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