Impact of COVID-19 on ophthalmic surgical procedures in sub-Saharan Africa: a multicentre study

Impact of COVID-19 on ophthalmic surgical procedures in sub-Saharan Africa: a multicentre study

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on healthcare and ophthalmology services globally. Numerous studies amongst various medical and surgical specialties showed a reduction in patient attendance and surgical procedures performed. Prior published ophthalmic literature focus...

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Main Authors: Naseer Ally, Sarah Ismail, Natasha Naidu, Ismail Makda, Ismail Mayet, Michael E. Gyasi, Peter Makafui, Arlette Nomo, Chantal Nanfack, Anesu T. Madikane, Walda D. Pohl, Bayanda N. Mbambisa, Jonathan T. Oettle, Feyi Adepoju, Toibat B. Tota-Bolarinwa, Amelia Buque, Sidonia J. N. Khalau, Douglas Zirima, Brian Takayidza, Ugochukwu A. Eze, Akinyemi Adedeji, Frank Sandi, Jacinta Feksi, Ogugua Okonkwo, Adekunle Hassan, Nagib du Toit, Shahlaa Petersen, Caroline Tsimi, Viola Dovoma, Mustapha Bature, Mohammed Adamu, Suhanyah Okeke, Ifeoma N. Asimadu, Nkiru N. Kizor-Akaraiwe, Chinyelu N. Ezisi, Henry E. Nkumbe, Tchoyou T. M. Olivier, Hassan D. Alli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
COVID-19
Ophthalmology
Sub-Saharan Africa
Ophthalmic surgery
Cataract
Glaucoma
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00589-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00589-1

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