Department of Ophthalmology, Nikookari Eye Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz, Iran (The Islamic Republic Of).
Imam Khomeini Hospital, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences , Kermanshah, Iran (The Islamic Republic Of).
Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2020 Aug 17;28(6):909-915. doi: 10.1080/09273948.2020.1766084. Epub 2020 Jul 7.
To investigate the possibility of ocular involvement in the 2019-novel coronavirus infectious (2019-nCoV) and vital preventive measures in the field of ophthalmology.
All the studies that were most relevant to the 2019-nCoV ocular involvement and routes of transmission, especially in the field of ophthalmology, thoroughly reviewed.
From the ocular perspective, conjunctivitis may be the first presenting symptom of 2019-nCoV, so, we as ophthalmologists are at the forefront of exposure with newly infected patients. Although transconjunctival aerosol is a suspected but, the main route of transmission is the known respiratory droplets which will be more significant due to close contact in the field of ophthalmology. This review advise a set of recommendation for preventive care to minimize cross-infection of 2019-nCoV.
Ophthalmologists have an essential role in guiding cross-infection control measures between patients and staff. Until a vaccine is created, public health strategies are likely the best weapons against this invisible enemy.
探讨 2019 年新型冠状病毒感染(2019-nCoV)是否涉及眼部以及眼科领域的重要预防措施。
全面检索与 2019-nCoV 眼部受累和传播途径(尤其是眼科领域)最相关的所有研究。
从眼部角度来看,结膜炎可能是 2019-nCoV 的首发症状,因此,作为眼科医生,我们正处于与新感染患者接触的最前线。尽管结膜气溶胶是一种可疑的传播途径,但主要的传播途径还是已知的呼吸道飞沫,而在眼科领域由于密切接触,这种传播途径会更加显著。本综述针对预防护理提出了一系列建议,以最大程度地减少 2019-nCoV 的交叉感染。
眼科医生在指导患者和医务人员之间的交叉感染控制措施方面发挥着重要作用。在疫苗问世之前,公共卫生策略可能是对抗这一无形敌人的最佳武器。