Early-Phase Perceptions of COVID-19’s Impact on Ophthalmology Practice Patterns: A Survey from the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology
Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic affected medical practice worldwide due to interventions to prevent spreading. Its effect on ophthalmology practices in Latin America has not yet been explored. We aimed to assess the perceptions about the pandemic from countries' ophthalmological national and sub...
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| author | Francisco J. Bonilla‐Escobar Daniel Sánchez-Cano Andrés F. Lasave Jaime Soria Valentina Franco-Cárdenas Víctor E. Reviglio Paulo E.C. Dantas Claudia Palacio-Pastrana Juan Carlos Corbera Rita Chan Alberto Velzi Díaz Milton Garcia Hernandez Maurício Maia Cristián Carpentier Lihteh Wu Martín Sánchez Marcelo Murillo Sasamoto Gonzalo Murillo Azcárraga Jose Roca Martín Serrano Arturo Alezzandrini Juan Sanchez Montoya Gregorio Gabela Gerardo García‐Aguirre J. Fernando Arévalo |
| author_browse | Alberto Velzi Díaz Andrés F. Lasave Arturo Alezzandrini Claudia Palacio-Pastrana Cristián Carpentier Daniel Sánchez-Cano Francisco J. Bonilla‐Escobar Gerardo García‐Aguirre Gonzalo Murillo Azcárraga Gregorio Gabela J. Fernando Arévalo Jaime Soria Jose Roca Juan Carlos Corbera Juan Sanchez Montoya Lihteh Wu Marcelo Murillo Sasamoto Martín Serrano Martín Sánchez Maurício Maia Milton Garcia Hernandez Paulo E.C. Dantas Rita Chan Valentina Franco-Cárdenas Víctor E. Reviglio |
| author_facet | Francisco J. Bonilla‐Escobar Daniel Sánchez-Cano Andrés F. Lasave Jaime Soria Valentina Franco-Cárdenas Víctor E. Reviglio Paulo E.C. Dantas Claudia Palacio-Pastrana Juan Carlos Corbera Rita Chan Alberto Velzi Díaz Milton Garcia Hernandez Maurício Maia Cristián Carpentier Lihteh Wu Martín Sánchez Marcelo Murillo Sasamoto Gonzalo Murillo Azcárraga Jose Roca Martín Serrano Arturo Alezzandrini Juan Sanchez Montoya Gregorio Gabela Gerardo García‐Aguirre J. Fernando Arévalo |
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| description | Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic affected medical practice worldwide due to interventions to prevent spreading. Its effect on ophthalmology practices in Latin America has not yet been explored. We aimed to assess the perceptions about the pandemic from countries' ophthalmological national and subspecialty retina societies affiliated to the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO). Patients and Methods: A survey-based study of leaders of national ophthalmological and retinal societies was conducted. The survey was sent by email to 30 societies, from which 20 responded (12 countries, 66.6% response rate). It included closed- and open-ended questions about (1) operational capacity and precautions, (2) telemedicine and virtual care, (3) procedures, and (4) post-pandemic considerations. Results: There was a marked decline in ophthalmology patient visits (80-95%) and elective surgeries (90%) during 2020 compared to before the pandemic. Precautions like temperature checks, mask usage, and social distancing were widely implemented while personal protective equipment (PPE) availability varied. Telemedicine use was limited due to lack of experience with it. Reopening plans focused on maintaining precautions and gradually resuming activities. Economic and security concerns were raised, and adherence to guidelines was emphasized. Respondents acknowledged the need to adapt to a "new normal". Long duration drugs, fewer imaging studies, and shorter wait times were preferred; however, availability of long duration drugs was limited. Conclusion: The pandemic impacted ophthalmology in Latin America, with reduced patient visits, procedures, and surgeries. Delayed treatment and complications were likely the result of the pandemic. |
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| spelling | oai:cris.upeu.edu.pe:20.500.15037/9002026-10-30T16:14:57ZEarly-Phase Perceptions of COVID-19’s Impact on Ophthalmology Practice Patterns: A Survey from the Pan-American Association of OphthalmologyFrancisco J. Bonilla‐EscobarDaniel Sánchez-CanoAndrés F. LasaveJaime SoriaValentina Franco-CárdenasVíctor E. ReviglioPaulo E.C. DantasClaudia Palacio-PastranaJuan Carlos CorberaRita ChanAlberto Velzi DíazMilton Garcia HernandezMaurício MaiaCristián CarpentierLihteh WuMartín SánchezMarcelo Murillo SasamotoGonzalo Murillo AzcárragaJose RocaMartín SerranoArturo AlezzandriniJuan Sanchez MontoyaGregorio GabelaGerardo García‐AguirreJ. Fernando ArévaloMedicinePandemicSubspecialtyTelemedicinePsychological interventionCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)OphthalmologyFamily medicineOptometryHealth careNursingPathologyDiseaseEconomic growthInfectious disease (medical specialty)EconomicsMedicinePandemicSubspecialtyTelemedicinePsychological interventionCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)OphthalmologyFamily medicineOptometryHealth careNursingHealth Sciences Medicine Ophthalmology Retinal and Optic ConditionsHealth Sciences Medicine Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Retinal and Macular SurgeryHealth Sciences Medicine Ophthalmology Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body InjuriesPurpose: The COVID-19 pandemic affected medical practice worldwide due to interventions to prevent spreading. Its effect on ophthalmology practices in Latin America has not yet been explored. We aimed to assess the perceptions about the pandemic from countries' ophthalmological national and subspecialty retina societies affiliated to the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO). Patients and Methods: A survey-based study of leaders of national ophthalmological and retinal societies was conducted. The survey was sent by email to 30 societies, from which 20 responded (12 countries, 66.6% response rate). It included closed- and open-ended questions about (1) operational capacity and precautions, (2) telemedicine and virtual care, (3) procedures, and (4) post-pandemic considerations. Results: There was a marked decline in ophthalmology patient visits (80-95%) and elective surgeries (90%) during 2020 compared to before the pandemic. Precautions like temperature checks, mask usage, and social distancing were widely implemented while personal protective equipment (PPE) availability varied. Telemedicine use was limited due to lack of experience with it. Reopening plans focused on maintaining precautions and gradually resuming activities. Economic and security concerns were raised, and adherence to guidelines was emphasized. Respondents acknowledged the need to adapt to a "new normal". Long duration drugs, fewer imaging studies, and shorter wait times were preferred; however, availability of long duration drugs was limited. Conclusion: The pandemic impacted ophthalmology in Latin America, with reduced patient visits, procedures, and surgeries. Delayed treatment and complications were likely the result of the pandemic.Articlehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37927574https://www.dovepress.com/getfile.php?fileID=93870https://doi.org/10.2147/opth.s43477610.2147/opth.s434776https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/900W4388103046enClinical ophthalmology1177-54671177-54832023-10-012026-06-13T09:39:57Z2026-06-13T09:39:57Z |
| spellingShingle | Medicine Pandemic Subspecialty Telemedicine Psychological intervention Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Ophthalmology Family medicine Optometry Health care Nursing Pathology Disease Economic growth Infectious disease (medical specialty) Economics Medicine Pandemic Subspecialty Telemedicine Psychological intervention Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Ophthalmology Family medicine Optometry Health care Nursing Health Sciences Medicine Ophthalmology Retinal and Optic Conditions Health Sciences Medicine Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Retinal and Macular Surgery Health Sciences Medicine Ophthalmology Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries Francisco J. Bonilla‐Escobar Daniel Sánchez-Cano Andrés F. Lasave Jaime Soria Valentina Franco-Cárdenas Víctor E. Reviglio Paulo E.C. Dantas Claudia Palacio-Pastrana Juan Carlos Corbera Rita Chan Alberto Velzi Díaz Milton Garcia Hernandez Maurício Maia Cristián Carpentier Lihteh Wu Martín Sánchez Marcelo Murillo Sasamoto Gonzalo Murillo Azcárraga Jose Roca Martín Serrano Arturo Alezzandrini Juan Sanchez Montoya Gregorio Gabela Gerardo García‐Aguirre J. Fernando Arévalo Early-Phase Perceptions of COVID-19’s Impact on Ophthalmology Practice Patterns: A Survey from the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology |
| title | Early-Phase Perceptions of COVID-19’s Impact on Ophthalmology Practice Patterns: A Survey from the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology |
| title_full | Early-Phase Perceptions of COVID-19’s Impact on Ophthalmology Practice Patterns: A Survey from the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology |
| title_fullStr | Early-Phase Perceptions of COVID-19’s Impact on Ophthalmology Practice Patterns: A Survey from the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Early-Phase Perceptions of COVID-19’s Impact on Ophthalmology Practice Patterns: A Survey from the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology |
| title_short | Early-Phase Perceptions of COVID-19’s Impact on Ophthalmology Practice Patterns: A Survey from the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology |
| title_sort | early phase perceptions of covid 19 s impact on ophthalmology practice patterns a survey from the pan american association of ophthalmology |
| topic | Medicine Pandemic Subspecialty Telemedicine Psychological intervention Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Ophthalmology Family medicine Optometry Health care Nursing Pathology Disease Economic growth Infectious disease (medical specialty) Economics Medicine Pandemic Subspecialty Telemedicine Psychological intervention Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Ophthalmology Family medicine Optometry Health care Nursing Health Sciences Medicine Ophthalmology Retinal and Optic Conditions Health Sciences Medicine Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Retinal and Macular Surgery Health Sciences Medicine Ophthalmology Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries |
| topic_facet | Medicine Pandemic Subspecialty Telemedicine Psychological intervention Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Ophthalmology Family medicine Optometry Health care Nursing Pathology Disease Economic growth Infectious disease (medical specialty) Economics Medicine Pandemic Subspecialty Telemedicine Psychological intervention Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Ophthalmology Family medicine Optometry Health care Nursing Health Sciences Medicine Ophthalmology Retinal and Optic Conditions Health Sciences Medicine Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Retinal and Macular Surgery Health Sciences Medicine Ophthalmology Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries |
| url | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37927574 https://www.dovepress.com/getfile.php?fileID=93870 https://doi.org/10.2147/opth.s434776 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/900 |
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