Author: Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia

In the actual context, what could be the recommendations for health professionals who are caring for patients with conjunctivitis and suspected COVID-19? The recommended procedures, when caring for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, comprise the protection of the mouth, nose, and eyes using surgical masks (or N-95 masks in hotspots) and either goggles or face shields. Furthermore, breath shields attached to slit-lamps are useful to protect ophthalmologists. Image: Wesley Tingey. … Read More →

Most recommendations are based on the strategies implemented by Asian countries during previous coronavirus outbreaks. There is a need for substantive studies evaluating these strategies in the setting of SARS-CoV-2. In the meantime, plans for applying these measures must be implemented with caution, taking into account the context of each individual country, and undergo regular evaluation. Image: Roman Jauch. … Read More →