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  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology
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  • Global neuro-ophthalmologist shortage impacts patient care.
  • Supply-demand mismatch leads to extended wait times and diagnostic delays.
  • Limited data exists on referral patterns in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate referral patterns for a neuro-ophthalmology clinic in Bogota, Colombia.
  • To analyze patient demographics, wait times, and diagnostic accuracy.
  • To identify factors influencing diagnostic outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 535 patients from July 2020 to July 2021.
  • Data collection included demographics, time to neuro-ophthalmology appointment (NOA), prior consultations, and diagnostic tests.
  • Comparison of diagnoses at referral versus post-NOA.

Main Results:

  • Median wait time from symptom onset to NOA was 365 days; referral to NOA was 30 days.
  • 63.9% of patients had partial or complete misdiagnosis before NOA.
  • Longer time from symptom onset to NOA predicted less accurate initial diagnoses.

Conclusions:

  • Significant delays and misdiagnoses are prevalent before neuro-ophthalmology consultations.
  • Timely access to neuro-ophthalmology care is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Optimizing referral pathways can reduce healthcare resource utilization.