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COVID-19: Special Precautions in Ophthalmic Practice and FAQs on Personal Protection and Mask Selection.
Lam, Dennis S C; Wong, Raymond Lai Man; Lai, Kenny Ho Wa; Ko, Chung-Nga; Leung, Hiu Ying; Lee, Vincent Yau Wing; Lau, Johnson Yiu Nam; Huang, Suber S.
  • Lam DSC; C-MER Dennis Lam & Partners Eye Center, C-MER International Eye Care Group, Hong Kong.
  • Wong RLM; C-MER (Shenzhen) Dennis Lam Eye Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
  • Lai KHW; International Eye Research Institute of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, China.
  • Ko CN; Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
  • Leung HY; C-MER Dennis Lam & Partners Eye Center, C-MER International Eye Care Group, Hong Kong.
  • Lee VYW; C-MER (Shenzhen) Dennis Lam Eye Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
  • Lau JYN; Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  • Huang SS; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) ; 9(2): 67-77, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-147897
ABSTRACT
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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ophthalmology / Pneumonia, Viral / Infection Control / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Personal Protective Equipment / Masks Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: APO.0000000000000280

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ophthalmology / Pneumonia, Viral / Infection Control / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Personal Protective Equipment / Masks Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: APO.0000000000000280