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. 2020 Jun;45(6):653-658.
doi: 10.1080/02713683.2020.1752737. Epub 2020 Apr 23.

Facing COVID-19 in Ophthalmology Department

Mario R Romano  1   2 , Alessio Montericcio  2 , Clara Montalbano  2 , Raffaele Raimondi  2 , Davide Allegrini  1 , Gabriella Ricciardelli  1 , Martina Angi  3 , Luca Pagano  2   4 , Vito Romano  4
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Facing COVID-19 in Ophthalmology Department

Mario R Romano et al. Curr Eye Res. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

Purpose: To provide useful guidelines, targeted at ophthalmology professionals, to minimize COVID-19 infection of both health-care workers and patients.Methods: In this review we present updated literature merged with our experience from hospitals in Bergamo, the epicenter of the COVID-19 European outbreak.Results: Non-pharmaceutical interventions, hygienic recommendations and personal protective equipment to contain viral spread as well as a suggested risk assessment for postponement of non-urgent cases should be applied in ophthalmologist activity. A triage for ophthalmic outpatient clinic is mandatory.Conclusion: Ophthalmology practice should be reorganized in order to face COVID-19.

Keywords: COVID-19; Coronavirus disease 2019; NPI; guidelines; ophthalmology; transmission.

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