Trends in treatment of retinal disorders in the Brazilian Public Health System over a 10-year period.
Aline Nunes FerrazRafael da Silva LemosFernando Korn MalerbiRodrigo Antonio Brant FernandesArthur Gustavo FernandesPublished in: Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) (2021)
Over a 10-year period, there was a significant increase in the number of procedures associated with retinal disorders. Procedure costs saw little readjustments over time. In spite of limitations, inaccuracies and lack of details, the Brazilian Public Health System Database is the primary source of data for the Public Health System related research in Brazil, and can contribute with information on ocular health and costs of ophthalmic procedures.