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History through the eyes of a pandemic.
Graversen, Veronica Kon; Hamichi, Sophia El; Gold, Aaron; Murray, Timothy G.
  • Graversen VK; Retina Health Center, Fort Myers.
  • Hamichi SE; Murray Ocular Oncology and Retina, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Gold A; Murray Ocular Oncology and Retina, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Murray TG; Murray Ocular Oncology and Retina, Miami, Florida, USA.
Curr Opin Ophthalmol ; 31(6): 538-548, 2020 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2323358
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review provides a historic perspective of the impact that major pandemics have had on human and their relationship with ophthalmology. The novel coronavirus epidemic is also analyzed, highlighting the relevance of the eye as a possible source of transmission, infection, and prognosis for the disease.

RESULTS:

Smallpox is suspected to be present for more than 12 000 years. However, trachoma seems to be the first recorded ophthalmological infectious disease. The deadliest pandemics include the bubonic plague, smallpox, and Spanish flu. The CoVID-19 epidemic is still developing and measures need to be implemented to prevent further escalation of the crisis.

SUMMARY:

Understanding the current facts in light of earlier historical evidence may help us prepare better to minimize the spread of infections in the future.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Eye Diseases / Pandemics Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Animals / Humans Language: English Journal: Curr Opin Ophthalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Eye Diseases / Pandemics Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Animals / Humans Language: English Journal: Curr Opin Ophthalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article