Publications by authors named "Victoire Hurand"
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of adherence to French coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19)-related guidelines for intravitreal injection (IVI) practice on the visual outcomes of patients treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents for macular diseases during the first lockdown period.
Methods: Observational multicentre study including all patients from 18 centres with an IVI initially planned during the lockdown. Visual acuity (VA, ETDRS) was recorded at 1 and 4 months after lockdown.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on mobile screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) using retinal photographs in rural and periurban regions, comparing results before and after the COVID-19 lockdown.
- Since 2004, over 10,000 patients were screened, revealing that about 13.9% had DR, with average profiles showing higher blood sugar levels and longer diabetes duration in affected individuals.
- No significant differences were found in screening results between rural and periurban areas or pre- and post-lockdown, highlighting the effectiveness of mobile telemedicine for early DR detection, especially in underserved rural populations.