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2020 ; 9
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): 149-158
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COVID-19: Preliminary Clinical Guidelines for Ophthalmology Practices
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Gharebaghi R
; Desuatels J
; Moshirfar M
; Parvizi M
; Daryabari SH
; Heidary F
Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol
2020[Sum]; 9
(2
): 149-158
PMID32490022
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The zoonotic Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its
resultant human coronavirus disease (COVID-19) recently appeared as a global
health threat that can cause severe respiratory infection and terminal
respiratory distress. By the first week of April, more than 1.3 million people
had been globally infected and more than 70,000 had lost their lives to this
contagious virus. Clinical manifestations occur shortly after exposure, or a few
days later. There is controversy regarding the transmission of the virus through
the tear and conjunctiva; however, there are reports that the ocular surface
might be a potential target for COVID-19. The ease of transmission of this virus
at close proximity presents a risk to eyecare workers. Several recommendations
have been issued by local and national organizations to address the issue of safe
ophthalmic practice during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines have
numerous similarities; however, subtle differences exist. The purpose of this
paper was to discuss measures, with a specific focus on standard precautions, to
prevent further dissemination of COVID-19 at Eye Clinics. We have proposed
procedures to triage suspected cases of COVID-19, considering emergency
conditions.