7.1 Resource Centers and Guidelines: WHO, AAO, RCOphth, RANZCO
It is important to take special and proper precautions in ophthalmic practices, due to the below risks:
•Close proximity of patients and doctors during eye examination
•Potential aerosol or droplets from “air puff” tonometry
•Reported conjunctivitis in COVID-19 patients
•The presence of SARS-CoV-2 in tears/conjunctival secretions
•Eye centers could harbor asymptomatic patients with COVID-19
The recommendations from AAO, RCOpth (UK) and RANZCO can be accessed below for your perusal:
1. World Health Organization (WHO)
2. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
3. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth)
4. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)