ποΈ The Top Concerns Driving Patient Dissatisfaction in Eyecare
As surgical and diagnostic innovations reshape eye care, patient expectations have never been higher. Yet, many are walking away dissatisfiedβnot due to clinical outcomes, but due to the experience.
Key concerns include:
β Long wait times and limited appointment availability, 48% described delays at practices.
π§ββοΈUnclear communication from professionals, 29% of patients experienced unhelpful or unfriendly staff.
βPoor coordination between services, 19% reported disorganised processes that caused confusion.
In todayβs high-tech environment, patients expect more than treatmentβthey expect trust, empathy, and human connection.
π‘ A timely reminder: in eyecare, how we care matters just as much as what we do.