Almazyad EM, Ameen S, Khan MA, Malik R. Guidelines and Recommendations for Tonometry Use during the COVID-19 Era.
Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol 2020;
27:73-78. [PMID:
32874038 PMCID:
PMC7442084 DOI:
10.4103/meajo.meajo_237_20]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
The novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in a substantial change in eye care and clinical practice. There has been conflicting information and weak evidence on the virus's transmission through tears. Yet, virus detection on cornea and conjunctiva surface as a gateway for infection is not well-studied. Moreover, there have been no reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through tonometry to date. Thus, this uncertainty has urged this review on evidence-based guidelines and recommendations on tonometer use in the COVID-19 era. The aim of this article is to provide ophthalmologists with recommendations for tonometry practice based on current evidence and best practice guidelines.
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