The use of nonpharmaceutical interventions can prevent viral spread in COVID-19 pandemic and PPE forms a crucial part of this strategy. However, there are discrepancies in existing guidelines and a lack of consensus among ophthalmic communities. This review aims to identify general consensus and provides recommendation of PPE for most common ophthalmological scenarios. With a global shortage of PPE, extended use and reuse strategies are also discussed.

The use of personal protective equipment in clinical ophthalmology during corona virus disease-2019: a review of international guidelines and literature

Romano, Mario;
2020-01-01

Abstract

The use of nonpharmaceutical interventions can prevent viral spread in COVID-19 pandemic and PPE forms a crucial part of this strategy. However, there are discrepancies in existing guidelines and a lack of consensus among ophthalmic communities. This review aims to identify general consensus and provides recommendation of PPE for most common ophthalmological scenarios. With a global shortage of PPE, extended use and reuse strategies are also discussed.
2020
Coronavirus Infections
Humans
Infection Control
Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional
Internationality
Ophthalmology
Pandemics
Personal Protective Equipment
Pneumonia, Viral
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Betacoronavirus
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