The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and treatment of ocular cancer

Fontes, Vicente Conrado; Morales, Melina Correa; Neto, Rubens Belfort

doi:10.5935/0004-2749.20230023

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“…(2)(3)(4) As a consequence of policies as social distancing, the number of visits in hospitals and health centers has drastically decreased. (6,7) This trend was not different in both emergency and non-emergency eye care services. In order to respect the measures to control the dissemination of Covid-19, the American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommended that ophthalmologists avoid any appointments, exams, or elective procedures, keeping only cases of extreme urgency or emergency.…”

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The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on eye-related emergency visits

Fowler,

Fernandes,

Almeida

et al. 2023

Revista Brasileira De Oftalmologia

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The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on eye-related emergency visits

Fowler,

Fernandes,

Almeida

et al. 2023

Revista Brasileira De Oftalmologia

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“…The authors reported that these changes could be linked to the use of face masks 34 . Fontes Junior et al reported a decrease in new patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas the rate of malignant tumors increased 35 . On the other hand, unexpected results were reported with regard to retinal vascular occlusive diseases that may have a deep connection with COVID-19 36 .…”

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Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease

Muto,

Sakamoto,

Kusuda

et al. 2024

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To determine the disease prevalence rate and clinical characteristics of Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada (VKH) disease among new patients before and after the declaration of a state of emergency (April 7, 2020) in Japan. New patients and patients with newly diagnosed VKH disease were categorized into “Before” and “After” groups based on the initial visit. The prevalence rate, sex ratio, and age of patients newly diagnosed with VKH were compared between the groups. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and recurrence rates were compared among 59 patients observed for > 12 months after receiving pulse steroid therapy. For reference, we also examined the prevalence rate of patients newly diagnosed with acute angle closure (AAC) in the Before and After groups. The prevalence rates of VKH disease among newly diagnosed patients (P < 0.05) or patients with AAC (P < 0.001) were significantly higher in the After group. No significant differences in sex ratio or age of VKH disease were observed in both groups. BCVA and recurrence rates showed no significant differences. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the prevalence of VKH disease among new patients compared with that of AAC. However, the clinical features of VKH disease were unlikely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…This is similar to the Brazilian experience where Fontes Junior et al reported no significant change in ocular oncology surgeries performed at a referral centre for ocular oncology in Sao Paulo. 32 Vitreoretinal surgical procedures saw a significant decline. The reasons for this are potentially decreased presentations because of containment and reduced risk factors as a result of a decreased incidence of cataract surgery and trauma.…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmic surgery at a tertiary hospital in South Africa

Makda,

Makgotloe,

Ally

2023

African Vision and Eye Health

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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic impacted the provision of ophthalmic care.Aim: This study aimed to quantify the pandemic on the number of ophthalmic surgeries.Setting: The study was conducted at a South African tertiary academic hospital.Methods: A retrospective comparative analysis of eye surgeries 1 year pre- and post- onset of the COVID-19 lockdown (27 March 2019 to 26 March 2021) was conducted. Theatre surgical records were analysed 1-year pre- and post-lockdown. All surgical procedures were recorded and subcategorised into cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oncologic, orbital, oculoplastic, strabismus, trauma, vitreoretinal, and other. Trauma surgeries in the post-pandemic year were sub-analysed based on the level alcohol restriction level.Results: Total surgeries decreased from 3521 to 1551 (P 0.001). Using multivariate analysis, the incidence rate ratio (IRR) for all surgeries during the pandemic was 0.47 (P 0.001) with a significantly reduced IRR during the first wave of 0.427 (P = 0.003) and a non-significant change during wave two; IRR 1.25 (P = 0.36). All surgical subgroups decreased significantly except oncology, insignificant decrease from 211 to 180 (P = 0.12). Trauma significantly decreased during periods of total alcohol bans; IRR of 0.50 (P 0.001). An insignificant decrease was found during periods of partial ban with an IRR of 0.83 (P = 0.06) compared with periods without alcohol restrictions.Conclusion: Post lockdown, the total number of surgeries decreased in all subgroups except oncology. Alcohol bans significantly decreased trauma surgeries.Contribution: This article provides valuable insight, which may inform public health policy.

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and treatment of ocular cancer

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The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on eye-related emergency visits

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on eye-related emergency visits

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmic surgery at a tertiary hospital in South Africa

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