Ashley Ooms

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Ashley Ooms is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of ophthalmology, patient education, and health technology. Her primary research areas include glaucoma management, telemedicine, and the use of innovative digital tools to improve patient outcomes. Ooms is best known for her pioneering study on the use of telepresence robots in glaucoma patient education, a 2020 paper that has garnered 4 citations and demonstrated the versatility of these devices in delivering remote educational sessions. This work proved particularly timely during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering a socially distanced method to enhance disease knowledge among glaucoma patients. Her contributions highlight a practical, patient-centered approach to integrating robotics into clinical care, addressing both accessibility and safety. Ooms’s research underscores the potential of telepresence technology to transform how chronic eye conditions are managed, making her a notable voice in the growing field of telehealth and ophthalmology.