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)