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The study evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of retinal vascular occlusions in Switzerland.
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In 2019, there were 66 vein occlusions and 20 arterial occlusions, while in 2020, there were 49 vein and 21 arterial occlusions recorded.
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The incidence rate ratio for vein occlusions in 2020 compared to 2019 was 0.73, indicating a modest decrease, while arterial occlusions showed no significant change.
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Monthly analysis revealed no significant correlation between COVID-19 case counts and retinal vascular events during the study period.
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The findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic did not lead to an increased burden of retinal vascular occlusions, challenging previous assumptions.
