Effects of COVID‐19 on Corneal Transplants Across the Five Regions of Brazil and Trends in Post‐Pandemic Recovery—A Cross‐Sectional Study
Corneal transplantation in Brazil has shown signs of recovery, but a backlog remains, especially in underserved regions. This study underscores the need for continued monitoring and policy adjustments to address post-pandemic demand and promote equitable access to eye care.
Authors
- Bruno Lovaglio Cançado Trindade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6453-2167)
- Fernanda Ludolf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3357-9816)
- Josué Geraldo Lessa
- Leandro Vassuler Baldon
- Nathalia Sernizon Guimarães
- Aleida Nazareth Soares
- Amélia Soares de Melo
- Bernardo G. L. Carvalho
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Grupo Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Science Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71813
- Primary Topic
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais