Authors: Gabrielle Masson – Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 Print Cells in the eye can be directly infected by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to findings published May 17 by ScienceDirect. Below are four things to know about COVID-19 infections of the eye: 1. Researchers exposed adult human eyes to SARS-CoV-2 in an in vitro stem cell model and then […]
Authors: by Radiological Society of North America Researchers using MRI have found significant abnormalities in the eyes of some people with severe COVID-19, according to a study published in the journal Radiology. The study results support the need for eye screening in these patients to provide appropriate treatment and management of potentially severe ophthalmological manifestations of COVID-19. […]
Authors: By Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) Severe eye abnormalities have been found in the eyes of some COVID-19 patients, a new study out of France contends. The findings show the need for eye screening, as well as appropriate treatment and management of potentially serious eye problems in these patients, experts […]
Authors: Katherine Hu; Jay Patel; Cole Swiston; Bhupendra C. Patel.Author Information Last Update: May 19, 2021. Several reports of suspected ocular manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have prompted investigations into ocular signs, symptoms, and transmission. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of ocular manifestations of COVID-19 and highlights the interprofessional team’s role in managing patients with this […]
Authors: Mrittika Sen 1, Santosh G Honavar 1, Namrata Sharma 2, Mahipal S Sachdev 3 PMID: 33595463 PMCID: PMC7942063 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_297_21 Abstract The pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has had health implications of unprecedented magnitude. The infection can range from asymptomatic, mild to life threatening respiratory distress. It can affect almost every organ of the body. Ophthalmologists world over are […]
Authors: Chih-Cheng Lai 1, Wen-Chien Ko 2, Chih-Jung Chen 3, Po-Yen Chen 4, Yhu-Chering Huang 3, Ping-Ing Lee 5, Po-Ren Hsueh 6 7 Abstract Introduction: To combat COVID-19, scientists all over the world have expedited the process of vaccine development. Although interim analyses of clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines, a serious but rare adverse event, thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), has been reported following […]
The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine may be linked to a form of eye inflammation called uveitis, according to a multicenter Israeli study led by Prof. Zohar Habot-Wilner from Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Medical Center.The research was conducted at Rambam Health Care Campus, Galilee Medical Center, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer, Kaplan Medical Center and […]
Authors: by Study Finds Long COVID” continues to confound doctors as patients still struggle with debilitating symptoms months after first being infection. A new study now suggests that COVID patients who could be long-haulers could be diagnosed by taking a close look at their eyes. Nerve fiber loss and an increase in key immune cells […]