Category Archives: Covid-19 Resources
COVID-19 Cases in Canada : Latest Data and Information
Apr 5th, 2020
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html#a1
Videos for Donning & Doffing PPE
Mar 31st, 2020
The first video shows how to do donning and doffing of PPE during routine care of any patient that is suspected of confirmed COVID-19. This mask protects from droplets. Droplet Precautions – Donning and Doffing PPE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww0Rf079MZ4 The second video shows donning and doffing of PPE with N95 masks to be used when performing aerosolized procedures on […]
The international agency for the prevention of blindness (IAPB) COVID-19 Resources
Mar 27th, 2020
26 March, 2020 The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is rapidly changing the way the health and development communities are working. With the proximity of eye health professionals to patients during eye examinations and reports that the virus can cause conjunctivitis, COVID-19 has implications for eye health and eye health professionals. IAPB is collating and sharing information and resources specific to eye health and international development in relation to COVID-19. Access […]
Stepping up infection control measures in ophthalmology during the novel coronavirus outbreak: an experience from Hong Kong
Mar 25th, 2020
Access Details To access the referenced article please visit: https://rdcu.be/b215r
Canadian Eye and Tissue Bank Operational Status Update
Mar 24th, 2020
March 24, 2020 Province Program Status March 24, 2020 British Columbia The Eye Bank of BC is continuing to recover, albeit at a reduced level. During this time, BC is deferring all respiratory-related deaths and those from ICUs; and will be asking supplemental Med/Soc questions (1. Has the donor been diagnosed with or suspected to […]
New Recommendations Regarding Urgent and Nonurgent Patient Care from AAO
Mar 19th, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Ophthalmology now finds it essential that all ophthalmologists cease providing any treatment other than urgent or emergent care immediately. We now live and practice in a critically different medical reality—a rapidly evolving viral pandemic that is projected to, if unchecked, kill millions of Americans and tens […]
AAO’s Clinical Coronavirus Resources for Ophthalmologists
Mar 18th, 2020
The AAO has created a portal for ophthalmologists to receive daily updates on COVID-19, including information on how to keep Ophthalmologists and their patients safe. Coronavirus and Eye Care
CDC Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
Mar 18th, 2020
This interim guidance has been updated based on currently available information about COVID-19 and the current situation in the United States, which includes community transmission, infections identified in healthcare personnel (HCP), and shortages of facemasks, N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) (commonly known as N95 respirators), eye protection, gloves, and gowns. Interim Infection Prevention and Control […]
3 videos to MAKE your own slit lamp protectors
Mar 18th, 2020
3 videos on how to make-it-yourself, universal slit-lamp and microscope shield for eye care professionals: ophthalmologists, optometrists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvnx_KIUE9A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXm624pBDUM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5wxU2UV0nI