Table 1_Trends in utilization of imaging among ophthalmic-related emergency department visits in the United States.docx

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BackgroundAdvanced neuroimaging use has increased in U.S. emergency departments (EDs), including for neuro-ophthalmic conditions requiring computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and their use has shifted in recent years amid changing care patterns and the COVID-19 pandemic. To evaluate these changes, this study examined national trends of CT and MRI use for eye-related ED visits from 2016 to 2022.Materials and methodsA retrospective trend study was conducted using 2016–2022

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BackgroundAdvanced neuroimaging use has increased in U.S. emergency departments (EDs), including for neuro-ophthalmic conditions requiring computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and their use has shifted in recent years amid changing care patterns and the COVID-19 pandemic. To evaluate these changes, this study examined national trends of CT and MRI use for eye-related ED visits from 2016 to 2022.Materials and methodsA retrospective trend study was conducted using 2016–2022