Using snail mail to prioritize cataract surgery waiting lists

Credit: City University London A new study led by researchers from City, University of London and the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has explored a novel low-tech approach to prioritize patients on cataract surgery waiting lists. Published in the journal Eye, the study examined the potential of using a mailed pen-and-paper contrast sensitivity (CS) test to help identify people needing urgent cataract surgery. Cataract wait times The growing demand for cataract surgery, exacerbated by aging populations, has led to prolonged waiting times worldwide. The study sought to address Read More

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