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Orthoptic service survey in the UK and Ireland during the interim recovery period (summer 2020) of the COVID-19 pandemic

, PhD DBO, , PhD MClinRes BMedSci Orth & , PhD MClinRes BMedSci Orth

Figures & data

Figure 1. Mode of consultation.

The bars represent modes of consultation, e.g. face-to-face or teleconsultation, versus whether they were never/rarely/sometimes/often used during the recovery phase.
Figure 1. Mode of consultation.

Table 1. Classification of urgent or high-risk cases for face-to-face appointments

Figure 2. Leaflet use.

Percentage provision of information leaflets by departments for interventions.
Figure 2. Leaflet use.

Figure 3. Restricted equipment use.

Percentage of departments reporting restrictions of use for specific equipment. Others: Lee’s screen, Reading tests on paper, Hess chart, Biometer, Preferential Looking charts, Sbisa bar, Synoptophore, Tonometer, Functional vision kit, Colorimeter
Figure 3. Restricted equipment use.

Figure 4. Specific training.

Percentage of departments reporting training provided for specific purposes.
Figure 4. Specific training.

Figure 5. Resumption of services.

Number of departments reporting resumption of services across varying service types. Note: General pediatric services restarted at the earliest of April 13th but mostly in July.
Figure 5. Resumption of services.

Figure 6. Patient instructions for attendance.

Percentage of departments reporting issue of instructions for patients attending face-to-face appointments. Note: additional instructions included – attendance 5 minutes before appointment, warning that staff wearing PPE (if child), bring mobile phone, temperature testing, do not attend if symptomatic, hand sanitize, bring glasses, no sibling if possible.
Figure 6. Patient instructions for attendance.

Table 2. Recovery planning

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