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Ophthalmic Epidemiology Volume 31, 2024 - Issue 3
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Research Article

Reducing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening: Successful Strategies Learnt from a Multi-Center Tele-Medicine Program in India

Anand Vinekara Department of Pediatric Retina, Narayana Nethralaya Eye Institute, Bangalore, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ramesh Venkateshb Department of Retina, Narayana Nethralaya Eye Institute, Bangalore, IndiaView further author information
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Shwetha Mangaleshc Duke Advanced Research in SD-OCT Imaging Laboratory, Durham, North Carolina, USAView further author information
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Chaitra Jayadevb Department of Retina, Narayana Nethralaya Eye Institute, Bangalore, IndiaView further author information
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K Bhujang Shettyd Vitreoretina Department, Narayana Nethralaya Eye Institute, Bangalore, IndiaView further author information
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Clare Gilberte London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Department of Clinical Research, London, UKView further author information
Pages 291-298 | Received 24 Apr 2023, Accepted 16 Aug 2023, Published online: 30 Aug 2023

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