1. Facing COVID-19 in Ophthalmology Department.
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Romano, Mario R., Montericcio, Alessio, Montalbano, Clara, Raimondi, Raffaele, Allegrini, Davide, Ricciardelli, Gabriella, Angi, Martina, Pagano, Luca, and Romano, Vito
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COVID-19 ,PERSONAL protective equipment ,OPHTHALMOLOGY ,OPHTHALMOLOGY practice - Abstract
Purpose: To provide useful guidelines, targeted at ophthalmology professionals, to minimize COVID-19 infection of both health-care workers and patients. Methods: In this review we present updated literature merged with our experience from hospitals in Bergamo, the epicenter of the COVID-19 European outbreak. Results: Non-pharmaceutical interventions, hygienic recommendations and personal protective equipment to contain viral spread as well as a suggested risk assessment for postponement of non-urgent cases should be applied in ophthalmologist activity. A triage for ophthalmic outpatient clinic is mandatory. Conclusion: Ophthalmology practice should be reorganized in order to face COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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