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Ophthalmic Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Ocular Side Effects Investigational Treatments
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE
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While ocular manifestations in COVID-19 infection are uncommon, the most prevalent ophthalmic presentation is conjunctivitis which may be the only feature of current infection. Health care providers should take appropriate precautions when examining a patient with conjunctivitis as viral particles can be isolated from the tears of affected patients. The authors detail the diverse ocular side effects associated with many experimental therapeutic agents.
- Vaccination trials have shown promise.
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To compile and report the ocular manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and summarize the ocular side effects of investigational treatments of this disease.
RECENT FINDINGS
Conjunctivitis is by far the most common ocular manifestation of COVID-19 with viral particles being isolated from tears/secretions of infected individuals. Multiple therapeutic options are being explored across a variety of medication classes with diverse ocular side effects.
SUMMARY
Eye care professionals must exercise caution, as conjunctivitis may be the presenting or sole finding of an active COVID-19 infection. While no currently studied therapeutic agents have been found to reliably treat COVID-19, early vaccination trials are progressing and show promise. A video abstract is available for a more detailed summary. VIDEO ABSTRACT: http://links.lww.com/COOP/A36.
Additional Info
Ophthalmic Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Ocular Side Effects of Investigational Pharmacologic Agents
Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2020 Sep 01;31(5)403-415, DJ Olson, A Ghosh, AY ZhangFrom MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.