COVID-19
Online Learning Students Have Higher OSDI Scores
Despite the lower prevalence of dry eye risk factors in this population, longer screen time might have an impact, researchers suggest.
07/14/2021
Vessel Density Decreases in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Both the superficial and capillary plexus regions showed notable declines at initial checkup and at six-month follow-up.
06/08/2021
Corneal Transplant Rejection May Occur Post-COVID Vaccination
Patients were successfully treated with topical corticosteroids, researchers report.
05/27/2021
SARS CoV-2 Shown to Infect and Replicate in Cornea Tissue
Results from a recent study also suggests that diabetes is a potential risk for ocular transmission of COVID-19.
05/04/2021
Let’s Take a Gander at Gaps
We all have them in our schedules—worse now than ever. Don’t deny it.
04/15/2021
COVID Prompts Health Care Access Fears in the Visually Impaired
About 83% of individuals with moderate deficits worried they wouldn’t be able to see their eye doctor.
04/06/2021
COVID-19 Detectable in Infected Patients’ Tears
The virus was also found on the ocular surface of some who had negative nasal swab results.
03/31/2021
Face Masks Reduce Retinal Vessel Density
Study shows young adults who exercise and/or those who continuously wear an N95 mask for extended periods may be at potential risk of vascular changes.
03/30/2021
Patients Lost to Follow-up Cite Fear of COVID Exposure
Those at high risk of vision loss should be made aware of the infection-control measures in place.
03/29/2021
Myopic Progression Accelerated During COVID-19 Lockdown
It then proceeded to revert back to normal levels after restrictions were lifted, researchers report.
03/25/2021
