The number of common ophthalmic procedures among Medicare beneficiaries overall declined by 17.9% during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report published Thursday in JAMA Ophthalmology.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a 17.9% overall reduction in the rate of common ophthalmic procedures among Medicare beneficiaries, with laser peripheral iridotomy showing the steepest decline. The ...
"As health care systems continue to adapt to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, our study highlights the need for targeted interventions to address regional disparities and ensure that ...