The Impact of COVID-19 on US and International Retina Specialists, Their Practices, and Their Patients

ABSTRACT:

Purpose:

This work analyzes data from a series of surveys developed by the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) that assesses the impact of COVID-19 on physicians, their practices, and their patients.

Methods:

Five surveys were sent by the ASRS between March and July 2020 to more than 2600 US and international retina specialists. Data and trends from these surveys were analyzed.

Results:

Most responding retina specialists (87%-95% in the United States and internationally) reported having no known COVID-related symptoms despite reported limitations in personal protective equipment. Clinic volumes globally were drastically reduced in March 2020 with only partial recovery through July 2020, which was slower internationally than in the United States. Practic

SUBMITTER: Hahn P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9976225 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature