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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory
coronavirus-2, was first reported in December 2019. The World Health Organization
declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020 and as of April 17, 2020, 210
countries are affected with >2,000,000 infected and 140,000 deaths. The estimated
case fatality rate is around 6.7%. We need to step up our infection control
measures immediately or else it may be too late to contain or control the spread
of COVID-19. In case of local outbreaks, the risk of infection to healthcare
workers and patients is high. Ophthalmic practice carries some unique risks and
therefore high vigilance and special precautions are needed. We share our
protocols and experiences in the prevention of infection in the current COVID-19
outbreak and the previous severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic in Hong
Kong. We also endeavor to answer the key frequently asked questions in areas of
the coronaviruses, COVID-19, disease transmission, personal protection, mask
selection, and special measures in ophthalmic practices. COVID-19 is highly
infectious and could be life-threatening. Using our protocol and measures, we
have achieved zero infection in our ophthalmic practices in Hong Kong and China.
Preventing spread of COVID-19 is possible and achievable.
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|*Personal Protective Equipment
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|Betacoronavirus
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|COVID-19
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|China
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|Coronavirus Infections/*prevention & control
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