Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare sector has been facing unending challenges. Ophthalmologists are no exception to this. The ophthalmic manifestations of COVID-19 are on the rise. As conjunctivitis is one of the main clinical conditions that COVID-19 patients experience, the role of ophthalmologists is vital. The ophthalmic examination and procedures involve close interactions with patients.
Therefore, to contain the spread of COVID-19 and have safe ophthalmic practices, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued an important guideline. Read this article for detailed insights. Ophthalmologists are usually the first point of contact for COVID-19patients with ocular symptoms such as irritation, reddening of the eye, or conjunctivitis. During the initial phase of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan City, ophthalmologists were the first to report about…
