Brit J Hosp Med
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Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, adaptation of healthcare systems, with strong medical leadership, has been integral to coping with the ever-changing situation. This article is based on the personal experiences of doctors in the NHS and insights into the frontline response to this situation. It reflects on leadership dilemmas and strategies implemented to overcome them, with a focus on systems thinking and adaptive leadership.
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Ocular complications in critical care patients are common. There has been a surge in intensive care admissions following the COVID-19 outbreak. ⋯ Consequently, it is likely that there will be an increase in the number of ocular complications secondary to the management of COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit setting, and these complications could lead to permanent visual loss and blindness. Increased awareness of eye care in the intensive care unit setting is therefore vital to help prevent visual loss and maintain quality of life for patients recovering from COVID-19.