Unmasking the mask: The role of personal protective equipment for ophthalmologists caring for asymptomatic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

Adrian T. Fung

doi:10.18240/ijo.2020.12.01

Unmasking the mask: The role of personal protective equipment for ophthalmologists caring for asymptomatic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

Adrian T. Fung^*

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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences

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Abstract

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for ophthalmologists caring for asymptomatic patients remains controversial. This commentary reviews the latest emerging evidence. This is paramountly important in shaping health policies in countries which is not currently recommended.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1841-1843
Number of pages	3
Journal	International Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume	13
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18240/ijo.2020.12.01
Publication status	Published - 18 Dec 2020

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COVID-19
Mask
Personal protective equipment

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Unmasking the mask: The role of personal protective equipment for ophthalmologists caring for asymptomatic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

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