Nicole Bajic

2 months ago | ophthalmologytimes.com | Sheryl Stevenson |Peter McDonnell |Nicole Bajic |John Berdahl |David Eichenbaum |Ehsan Sadri | +2 more

Half a decade after COVID-19 reshaped the landscape of health care, ophthalmology practices are still adapting—not out of crisis, but through continuous innovation and resilience. A key consideration now is which adaptations have endured, and which have been left behind. Understanding how patient behavior and expectations have shifted in this post-COVID landscape remains essential, prompting ongoing refinements in care delivery and operational strategy.

2 months ago | ophthalmologytimes.com | Sheryl Stevenson |Peter McDonnell |Nicole Bajic |John Berdahl |David Eichenbaum |Ehsan Sadri | +2 more

Five years ago, in April 2020, ophthalmologists across the country were navigating shuttered offices, improvised personal protective equipment (PPE), and a cascade of unknowns. Just weeks earlier, the World Health Organization had declared COVID-19 a global pandemic—setting in motion a series of events that would redefine clinical care. Now, in April 2025, we mark 5 years since that turning point—not just to remember the disruption, but to reflect on the transformation.