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Review
. 2021:1318:637-655.
doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-63761-3_35.

The Implications of COVID-19 to Ophthalmology

Tracy H T Lai  1   2 , Emily W H Tang  1   2 , Kenneth K W Li  3   4
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Review

The Implications of COVID-19 to Ophthalmology

Tracy H T Lai et al. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2021.

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.

Keywords: COVID-19; Conjunctivitis; Coronavirus; Infection control; Ophthalmology; SARS-CoV-2.

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