All India Ophthalmological Society - Preferred practice in refractive surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indian J Ophthalmol
; 68(7): 1263-1268, 2020 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-615739
ABSTRACT
Coronavirus pandemic has strained the healthcare system with mortality and morbidity. A number of elective surgeries have come to standstill due to lockdown and movement restrictions. Refractive surgery being a purely elective procedure and quite a fresh subset of ophthalmology, there is a lack of unanimity as to what precautions should be followed to resume the practice of same. This article attempts to highlight simple guidelines in accordance with an expert panel, which can be followed by all those involved directly or indirectly in refractive surgery services while addressing safety of doctors, supporting staff as well as patients as a primary concern.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ophthalmology
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Pneumonia, Viral
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Societies, Medical
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Coronavirus Infections
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Disease Transmission, Infectious
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Refractive Surgical Procedures
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijo.IJO_1754_20
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