Patients' Perception of COVID-19 Preventive Measures in Ophthalmology: Satisfaction and Impact on Glaucoma Care and Follow-up.

Purpose: In response to the spread of COVID-19 in Switzerland, ophthalmology practices implemented a variety of preventive measures in order to minimise the risk of contamination to their patients and staff. Yet, some studies suggested that over a quarter of all glaucoma patients never returned to the clinic after the first lockdown eased. This raises the question of the factors influencing Patients' likelihood to keep their appointments in this COVID-19 era.