Microdroplet and spatter contamination during phacoemulsification cataract surgery in the era of COVID-19.

Charles N J McgheeSimon DeanSimone E N Freundlich Akilesh GokulMohammed ZiaeiDipika V Patel Rachael Louise Niederer Helen V Danesh-Meyer

Published in: Clinical & experimental ophthalmology (2020)

Cataract phacoemulsification generates microdroplets and spatter. Until further studies on SARS-CoV-2 transmission via microdroplets or aerosolisation of ocular fluid are reported, this pilot study only supports standard personal protective equipment.

Keyphrases

cataract surgery
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
risk assessment
drinking water
coronavirus disease
health risk
case control