Table 3 Healthcare Utilization of Adult Patients Presenting with Flashes and/or Floaters to General Emergency Service Settings
Mean time from triage to discharge (hours ± SD) | 2.43 ± 2.36 |
Total time triage to discharge (hours) | 1,664 |
Mean cost of visit (CAD $ ± SD) | $139.11 ± $113.93 |
Total cost (CAD $) | $95,5570.54 |
Ophthalmology emergency services consulted | |
Yes | 608/687 [89%] |
Total time triage to discharge (hours) | 1,345 |
Total cost (CAD $) | $81,879.70 |
No | 79/687 [11%] |