Journal article
The ocular surface, coronaviruses and COVID‐19
Abstract
The ocular surface has been suggested as a site of infection with Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). This review examines the evidence for this hypothesis, and its implications for clinical practice. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, is transmitted by person-to-person contact, via airborne droplets, or through contact with …
Authors
Willcox MD; Walsh K; Nichols JJ; Morgan PB; Jones LW
Journal
Clinical and Experimental Optometry, Vol. 103, No. 4, pp. 418–424
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
July 1, 2020
DOI
10.1111/cxo.13088
ISSN
0816-4622