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Ocular manifestations of COVID-19

Mashael Al-Namaeh1

  • 1Eye Research Center, LLC, 4023 Kennett Pike # 548, Wilmington, DE 19807, USA.

Therapeutic Advances in Ophthalmology
|April 18, 2022
PubMed

Insights

COVID-19 ocular symptoms like conjunctivitis are reported in adults. Further research on COVID-19 eye symptoms in children and the elderly is needed, alongside essential eye protection for healthcare professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, emerged in December 2019.
  • The pandemic led to millions of cases and deaths globally by May 2021.
  • Ocular manifestations of COVID-19 require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on COVID-19 ocular symptoms in adults, elderly, and children.
  • To highlight necessary eye protection measures for clinical settings during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • PubMed database search from December 2019 to May 2021.
  • Inclusion of randomized trials, observational studies, case series/reports, and letters.
  • Focus on articles reporting confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Main Results:

  • Over 205 articles published since the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Reported ocular symptoms in adults include conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, and chemosis.
  • Limited studies exist on ocular symptoms in pediatric and elderly populations.

Conclusions:

  • Conjunctivitis is a recognized ocular symptom of COVID-19 in adults.
  • More research is needed to understand COVID-19's impact on the eyes of children and the elderly.
  • Mandatory use of eye protection is crucial for healthcare providers managing patients during the pandemic.

Keywords:
COVID-19SARS-CoV-2adultschildrenconjunctivitisepiscleritisgeriatric patientsocular manifestations

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