Impact of COVID-19 pandemic control measures on amblyopia treatment: a retrospective study of records from a tertiary eye hospital in China.

Jing LiuQingqing YeChutong XiaoYijing ZhuangLei FengYunsi HeZixuan XuYusong ZhouXiaolan ChenYing YaoRengang JiangYangfei PangWentong YuYun WenJunpeng YuanBenjamin ThompsonJinrong Li

Published in: BMJ open (2023)

The number of amblyopia patient hospital visits spiked well above prepandemic levels following lockdown periods. This pattern of patient behaviour can inform planning for amblyopia treatment services during and after public health-related disruptions.

Keyphrases

healthcare
case report
primary care
mental health
emergency department
health insurance
electronic health record