March 17, 2020

Can the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Affect the Eyes? A Review of Coronaviruses and Ocular Implications in Humans and Animals

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• This study describes the ocular implications of human coronaviruses based on current evidence of animal coronaviruses and their associated ocular infections. 
• While the authors emphasize the need for more research to confirm SARS-CoV-2’s ability to infect ocular tissue and its pathogenic mechanisms, ophthalmologists and other HCWs should continue to use proper PPE to prevent possible transmission through ocular tissue. 

Seah & Agrawal. (Mar 2, 2020). Can the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Affect the Eyes? A Review of Coronaviruses and Ocular Implications in Humans and Animals. Ocular Immun And Inflamm. https://doi.org/10.1080/09273948.2020.1738501