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Facing COVID-19 in Ophthalmology Department #MMPMID32253942
Romano MR; Montericcio A; Montalbano C; Raimondi R; Allegrini D; Ricciardelli G; Angi M; Pagano L; Romano V
Curr Eye Res 2020[Jun]; 45 (6): 653-658 PMID32253942show ga
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.