| Literature DB >> 33973203 |
Tracy H T Lai1,2, Emily W H Tang1,2, Kenneth K W Li3,4.
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to ophthalmology. At least 16 ophthalmologists worldwide have succumbed to COVID-19. It reflects the susceptibility of ophthalmologists to COVID-19 infection as they are in close proximity to patients. This chapter provides an overview of the ocular manifestations of COVID-19, risks of COVID-19 to ophthalmologists and patients, clinical service adjustments due to COVID-19, and infection control measures to minimize the transmission of COVID-19 in ophthalmic practice.Entities:
Keywords: COVID-19; Conjunctivitis; Coronavirus; Infection control; Ophthalmology; SARS-CoV-2
Mesh:
Year: 2021 PMID: 33973203 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-63761-3_35
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Exp Med Biol ISSN: 0065-2598 Impact factor: 2.622