Did COVID-19 Stall Eye Procedures in Medicare Beneficiaries?

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TOPLINE: 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 Northeast, one of the regions most affected by the pandemic, experienced the steepest declines, particularly in cataract surgeries. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conductedContinue Reading