History through the eyes of a pandemic.
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 12â000 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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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Eye Diseases
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Pandemics
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Curr Opin Ophthalmol
Journal subject:
Ophthalmology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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