COVID-19 preferred practice pattern for eye care professional - An initiative by Nepal Ophthalmic Society

Limbu, Ben; Khatri, Anadi; Joshi, Purushottam; Lamichhane, Gyanendra; Manandhar, Anu; Pradhan, Kishore R; Pradhan, Eli; Badhu, Badri Prasad

doi:10.3126/nepjoph.v12i2.31835

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“…16 Additionally, several protection protocols published to serve the ophthalmology clinic workers and visitors. 5 , 17 …”

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“…16 Additionally, several protection protocols published to serve the ophthalmology clinic workers and visitors. 5,17 Furthermore, according to Wong, 18 COVID-19 has significantly impacted operating the ophthalmology departments in the Academic Medical Centers (AMCs). Hence, the strategic and operational missions of the AMCs and clinical practice are required to institute changes.…”

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Sustainability of Ophthalmology Practice and Training During and Post the Pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Review

Almazroa¹

2021

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Purpose To review and analyse the globally established ophthalmic practice protocols during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Methods A literature review using search strategy was conducted to identify appropriate publications relevant to COVID-19 and ophthalmology practice and training. The safety and feasibility of the protocols were illustrated and discussed. Results Challenges in different eye care settings at various international ophthalmology departments have identified and analysed to introduce solutions. Several clinical protocols were established and concerned for screening procedures, waiting area, clinical flow (ie, patients’ registration, personal (patients and healthcare workers) protection), and equipment safety in the clinics and operation rooms. Discussion In the review of this protocol, the strategic and operational missions of the Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) are demonstrated and discussed. This is in addition to the sustainability of the established protocols for cataract surgeries and glaucoma clinics and training during and after COVID-19. Conclusion All the protocols have established for temporary circumstances, such as postponing elective appointments and surgeries as well as applying the technology for regular follow-ups (transmission of image, video, and face-to-face interactions via widely available applications). Only, one protocol was stronger for the sustainability. Accordingly, recommendations are suggested for clinical sustainability during and after COVID-19.

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“…16 Additionally, several protection protocols published to serve the ophthalmology clinic workers and visitors. 5 , 17 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainability of Ophthalmology Practice and Training During and Post the Pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Review

Almazroa¹

2021

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Ocular Manifestations of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in a Tertiary Care Academic Medical Center in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Zhou³

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Purpose Studies have identified a wide range of ocular signs and symptoms in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients; however, these studies were often conducted outside of the United States. We aim to investigate the ocular manifestations of hospitalized COVID-19 patients at a tertiary care medical center in the United States. Patients and Methods A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted on individuals aged 18 and over who were hospitalized for COVID-19 between March 10, 2020 and April 13, 2020. The electronic health record was reviewed for all patients, and a follow-up phone survey was conducted on patients who were discharged home. Data on patient history, physical exam, laboratory results, and hospital disposition were collected and analyzed. Results A total of 400 patients were included. The mean patient age was 61.7 years (SD 15.5) and 233 (58.3%) were males. Ocular signs and symptoms were noted in 38 (9.5%) patients. The most common ocular abnormality was conjunctival injection, followed by vision changes and ocular irritation. Among the 38 patients, 30 (79.0%) developed ocular involvement prior to day 30 of onset of their COVID symptoms. Univariate analysis showed that age, gender, ocular history, fever, mechanical ventilation, and increasing inflammatory markers were not significantly associated with the presence or development of ocular symptoms. Conclusion In this study, 9.5% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients exhibited ocular signs and symptoms. Factors associated with severe systemic COVID-19 disease were not associated with developing ocular abnormalities. The rate of ocular manifestations of COVID-19 should not be ignored, and thus physicians should routinely evaluate for ocular involvement in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

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COVID-19 preferred practice pattern for eye care professional - An initiative by Nepal Ophthalmic Society

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Sustainability of Ophthalmology Practice and Training During and Post the Pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Review

Sustainability of Ophthalmology Practice and Training During and Post the Pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Review

Ocular Manifestations of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in a Tertiary Care Academic Medical Center in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study

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