Facing COVID-19 in Ophthalmology Department. (2nd June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Romano, Mario R.; Montericcio, Alessio; Montalbano, Clara; Raimondi, Raffaele; Allegrini, Davide; Ricciardelli, Gabriella; Angi, Martina; Pagano, Luca; Romano, Vito
• Is Part Of: Current eye research. Volume 45:Number 6(2020)
• Page Start: 653
• Page End: 658
• Publication Date: 2020-06-02
• Subjects: Coronavirus disease 2019 -- COVID-19 -- transmission -- ophthalmology -- NPI -- guidelines; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 573.88
• DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2020.1752737
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0271-3683

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Purpose : To provide useful guidelines, targeted at ophthalmology professionals, to minimize COVID-19 infection of both health-care workers and patients. Methods : In this review we present updated literature merged with our experience from hospitals in Bergamo, the epicenter of the COVID-19 European outbreak. Results : Non-pharmaceutical interventions, hygienic recommendations and personal protective equipment to contain viral spread as well as a suggested risk assessment for postponement of non-urgent cases should be applied in ophthalmologist activity. A triage for ophthalmic outpatient clinic is mandatory. Conclusion : Ophthalmology practice should be reorganized in order to face COVID-19.