Indian journal of ophthalmology
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Indian J Ophthalmol · Nov 2020
Corneal transplantation and eye banking practices during COVID-19-related lockdown period in India from a network of tertiary eye care centers.
The purpose of this study was to discuss the guidelines and modification of practices with respect to corneal transplantation and eye banking during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown period and beyond, at a network of tertiary care centers in India. ⋯ The study highlights the approach and strategies to manage and tide over an unprecedented crisis situation faced by corneal surgeons in general and, specifically, the eye banking community.
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Indian J Ophthalmol · Nov 2020
Safe Slit-lamp Shield: Maintaining a balance between ergonomics and safety.
Since the emergence of COVID pandemic, health workers have been facing major challenges every day. Ophthalmology practice has encountered countless modifications in the practice pattern not to jeopardize patient care and at the same time maintain all safety measures to reduce transmission. One such modification we made was the Safe Slit-Lamp Shield (SSS) which has been found to be extremely protective in differentiation to other available shield. Although SSS has a larger surface area when compared to already available shields, it won't compromise the comfort of the clinician at the same time gives satisfactory protection.