Poll: Which of these did your practice experience in 2020?

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This poll is for optometrists and eyecare professionals, only. It will close on Friday, January 1, 2021.

Which of these did your practice experience in 2020?

A. COVID-19 affected staffing, staff resigned
B. COVID-19 affected staffing, staff was furloughed
C. COVID-19 affected staffing, staff resigned and was furloughed
D. COVID-19 did not affect staffing

See our last poll's results: How much more online CE have you taken due to COVID-19?

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