SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 for the ophthalmologist
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SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 for the ophthalmologist
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on ophthalmology. This review compiles general aspects of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, further dissects the most recent data on the role of the eye regarding disease transmission and manifestations, and summarizes preventive measures in the particular context of eye care.
Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; epidemiology; eye; ophthalmology.
© 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.
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