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Telemedicine Adoption in Rural Healthcare Facilities during COVID-19

DOI: https://doi.org/10.0000/jonson.v12i1.04

  • Chen Wei

    Akademi Optometri Sumatera, Medan, Indonesia

  • Fatima Al-Mansouri

    Akademi Optometri Sumatera, Medan, Indonesia

Keywords: community-based services, eye health, optical business, refractive errors, social entrepreneurship

Abstract

Introduction: This study aims to analyze the transformation of a community-based health service program into a sustainable, community-based optical business model using a social entrepreneurship approach. This research is based on empirical data from 75 eyeglass recipients during a health service program held at the Bhayangkara Hospital, Yogyakarta Regional Police, from April to May 2026.

Methods: This study used a descriptive-analytical approach, examining patient characteristics, the distribution of refractive errors, lens types, and service coverage. The analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and a clinical categorization approach to identify patterns of community optical service needs.

Results: The results showed that the majority of respondents experienced mild to moderate refractive errors, with a predominance of mild myopia and hyperopia. More than 60% of respondents required presbyopia correction (ADD), indicating a significant need in the late to late productive age group. Furthermore, a wide variety of astigmatism cases were identified, requiring more specific optical treatment.

Conclusions: The findings of this study indicate a high demand for affordable, sustainable, and community-based optical services. Therefore, this study proposes a social entrepreneurship-based optical business model that integrates aspects of healthcare, economic sustainability, and community empowerment.

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