Abstract
The unprecedented threat of Covid-19 has forced transition from the normal way of life. The new norm now includes social distancing, the use of face masks, and reduced contact to only necessary cases. In ophthalmology, practice
Highlights
The global economy is at a near standstill because of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic
It is of importance to study the effects of the current economic downturn from an industry-based point of view to appreciate how industry-unique factors influence the impact of the tough economic times and how business is responding
I referred to all the latest news updates, articles, websites, interviews, and peer-reviewed articles pertaining to Covid-19 and used Google Scholar and Scopus for the literature search to evaluates the financial impact of Covid-19 on ophthalmic practice in the United States
Summary
The global economy is at a near standstill because of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. All these challenges transcend professions affecting business across the country, including ophthalmology practices. Like many other close contact human activities, medical procedures and practices are tempered with preventive measures intentionally designed to limit the spread of the disease. This state of affairs demands that practitioners reevaluate traditional physical examination as part of patient management in both private and public practices [2].
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