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Ophthalmic manifestations of novel coronaviruses: precautionary measures and diagnostic possibilities

Studies so far have shown multiple routes of CoVs transmission including conjunctiva. The presence of CoVs in tears and conjunctival discharges may affect precaution practices and sites of sampling for CoVs diagnosis. These secretions may be potentially hazardous, however, there are still no data about the infectivity (viral load) and clinical significance of these specimens. Although contamination from the upper respiratory tract cannot be ruled out, the ability to detect and isolate the SARS-CoV-2 in tears in some patients should be considered as an additional diagnostic tool since tear sampling is both simple and easily repeatable. In addition, although the viral load of novel CoVs on inanimate surfaces is not known, it is expected that surface disinfection with commonly used disinfectants should be effective in reducing the virus transmission. Moreover, ophthalmic instruments, especially those in direct contact with patient’s mucosal membranes should be immediately disinfected. Frequent hand washing is also very important.

novel coronavirus ; ophthalmic manifestations ; diagnostic

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