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COVID-19
Image-based Telehealth Effective for Benign Eyelid Lesion Diagnosis
The first-year safety and efficacy data of an asynchronous system during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed a possible way to reduce patient waiting times.
May 26, 2023
COVID-19 Vaccine Not Associated with RVO
Study suggests that occlusion diagnosed acutely after vaccination is extremely rare and similar to rates seen with the influenza and Tdap vaccines.
April 18, 2023
Face Mask Wear Has No Effect on Endophthalmitis Post-Injection
Large study investigating intravitreal injections before and during the pandemic demonstrated no increased risk.
January 16, 2023
Axis of Astigmatism Can Be Changed by Mask Wear
It’s possible that rigid facial coverings induce compressive force on the lower eyelid, changing corneal shape, a team speculates.
December 27, 2022
Rare But Possible: Vision Loss Due to COVID-19
The leading cause was optic neuropathy, recent study suggests.
October 14, 2022
Study Documents Indirect Effects of COVID-19 on Pediatric Eye Care
Kids have not received adequate eye care; less were reported to see a specialist for regular screenings and more reported vision issues even while wearing glasses since 2019.
October 5, 2022
Mild Dry Eye May Result from Mask Wear
Still, this is an effective method to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
August 23, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination, Corneal Graft Rejection Link Not Solid
Newer thinking pumps the brakes on worries about worse outcomes in surgical patients.
August 19, 2022
COVID Vaccination Rates Lower Among Visually Impaired
Be cognizant of the elevated potential for virus transmission in your patients.
August 16, 2022
Endophthalmitis Cases Associated with Mask Wearing
Post-vitrectomy infection increased during the COVID masking period.
June 29, 2022
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Common Among IIH Patients
May 25, 2023
