Ocular Emergencies During the Coronavirus Disease 'Safer at Home Order' in Wisconsin.
Nenita MagantiLeslie HuangMark BanghartRoomasa ChannaJonathan S ChangSuzanne W van LandinghamPublished in: WMJ : official publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin (2024)
This study demonstrated a 28% reduction in ophthalmology consultations at a major university hospital in Wisconsin during the COVID-19-related "Safer at Home" order, though the number of consultations leading to surgery were stable. This suggests that while patients with less acute needs may have deferred care, those requiring urgent surgery still presented to the emergency department. These data may help hospitals appropriately allocate eye care resources during future public health emergencies.
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