Trends in cataract surgery and healthcare system response during the COVID-19 lockdown in Malaysia: Lessons to be learned

• Main Authors: Amanda Wei-Yin Lim (Author), Chin Tho Leong (Author), Mohamad Aziz Salowi (Author), Yvonne Mei Fong Lim (Author), Wen Jun Wong (Author), Wen Yea Hwong (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Elective surgeries were suspended during the national lockdown in March 2020 to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. We sought to evaluate the impact of the lockdown on cataract surgeries and suggest lessons for future outbreaks. Study design: We conducted an interrupted...