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COVID-19 in Ophthalmology. Current Disease Status and Challenges during Clinical Practice

Georgios Bontzos1, Anastasia Gkiala1, Christina Karakosta1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, 'Korgialenio-Benakio' General Hospital, 11526 Athens, Greece.

Maedica
|March 9, 2022
PubMed

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can affect the eyes, presenting various ocular manifestations. This review summarizes current evidence on COVID-19

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global health, necessitating a review of its ocular implications.
  • Understanding the ocular manifestations of COVID-19 is crucial for both patient and physician management.
  • This review synthesizes existing literature on the pathogenetic and clinical aspects of COVID-19's impact on the eyes.

Discussion:

  • COVID-19 primarily targets the respiratory system but can manifest in the eyes.
  • Ocular symptoms associated with COVID-19 require careful consideration in diagnosis and patient care.
  • Healthcare practices have adapted to minimize exposure risks during the pandemic.

Key Insights:

  • A wide spectrum of ocular manifestations can occur in COVID-19 patients.
  • Prioritizing urgent cases and remote monitoring for non-urgent cases are key management strategies.
  • The review consolidates evidence from over 100 scientific articles.

Outlook:

  • Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term ocular effects of COVID-19.
  • Developing standardized protocols for managing ocular manifestations of COVID-19 is essential.
  • Continued vigilance and adaptation of healthcare strategies are necessary in the ongoing pandemic.

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