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The possibility of coronavirus infection, Dr. Salwa Bint Abdullah Fahad Al-Hazaa, a former consultative councilor, senior consultant in ophthalmology and ophthalmology, confirmed that the American Eye Academy AAO must stop all routine eye exams in outpatient and surgical clinics immediately, except for urgent care or Emergency eye where the coronavirus particles (Covid 19) are found in the eye secretions of infected patients, which indicates that the virus can infect the conjunctiva
Al-Hazaa added that the reports indicate that the virus can cause inflammation of the conjunctiva and cannot be distinguished from other viral causes affecting the eye, so ophthalmologists should be more careful with patients suffering from conjunctivitis or fever and symptoms of the respiratory system including coughing and shortness of breath, And those who have recently traveled outside the Kingdom, especially to areas with known outbreaks, the American Eye Academy recommends protecting the mouth, nose, and eyes when caring for patients who may have SARS or new coronavirus.
