The Paradigm Shift of Ophthalmology in the COVID-19 Era.
António CamposNuno OliveiraJoana MartinsHenrique ArrudaJoão SousaPublished in: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) (2020)
It was possible to keep the ophthalmological activity during the pandemic outbreak due to the existence of a pre-scheduled fixed regimen for IVI and to the availability of personal protective equipment. The air-borne nature of the peril we are facing addresses the need to evaluate the physical conditions of health facilities, including ventilation, size of waiting and consult rooms and the need to avoid elevators.
Keyphrases
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- mental health
- public health
- healthcare
- physical activity
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- artificial intelligence
- health information
- respiratory failure
- mechanical ventilation
- health promotion
- cataract surgery
- risk assessment
- human health
- social media
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation