Ophthalmology practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

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作者
Safadi, Khaled [1 ]
Kruger, Joshua M. [1 ]
Chowers, Itay [1 ]
Solomon, Abraham [1 ]
Amer, Radgonde [1 ]
Aweidah, Hamzah [1 ]
Frenkel, Shahar [1 ]
Mechoulam, Hadas [1 ]
Anteby, Irene [1 ]
Ben Eli, Hadas [1 ]
Lavy, Itay [1 ]
Jaouni, Tarek [1 ]
Landau, David [1 ]
Tiosano, Liran [1 ]
Greifner, Gabriel [1 ]
Ofir, Shay [1 ]
Vineberg, Tamar Levi [1 ]
Levy, Jaime [1 ]
机构
[1] Hadassah Med Ctr, Ophthalmol Dept, Jerusalem, Israel
来源
BMJ OPEN OPHTHALMOLOGY | 2020年 / 5卷 / 01期
关键词
public health; TELEMEDICINE; PREMATURITY; RETINOPATHY; DENSITY;
D O I
10.1136/bmjophth-2020-000487
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
ObjectiveTo present an established practice protocol for safe and effective hospital-setting ophthalmic practice during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Methods and AnalysisLiterature was reviewed to identify articles relevant to COVID-19 pandemic and ophthalmology. The following keywords were used: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 and telemedicine, combined with eye, ophthalmology, conjunctivitis and tears. Data were extracted from the identified manuscripts and discussed among subspecialists to obtain consensus evidence-based practice.ResultsA protocol for ophthalmic practice in the era of COVID-19 pandemic was established. The protocol covered patient screening, clinic flow, required personal protective equipment and modifications of ophthalmic equipment for improved safety.ConclusionImportant literature emerged with respect to the practice of ophthalmology in the era of COVID-19. An evidence-based ophthalmic practice protocol was established and should be modified in the future to accommodate new insights on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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