Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on public sector ophthalmic work by New Zealand's ophthalmologists

CONCLUSIONS: Publicly employed ophthalmologists experienced dramatic reductions to elective clinic and operating volumes during the COVID-19 lockdown. The prompt recovery of service delivery volumes back to pre-lockdown levels supports the value of a COVID-19 elimination strategy in New Zealand. Virtual visits for selected patients allowed ongoing management without risking virus transmission.PMID:34239151
Source: New Zealand Medical Journal - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research