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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2021

Response of L V Prasad Eye Institute to COVID-19 outbreak in India: experience at its tertiary eye care centre and adoption to its Eye Health Pyramid.

Rohit C Khanna, Prashant Garg, Pravin K Vaddavalli, Merle Fernandes, Suryasnata Rath, Sameera Nayak, Raja Narayanan, Rajeev Reddy Pappuru, Swathi Kaliki, Anthony Vipin Das and 2 more

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Article in International journal of ophthalmology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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12 authors.

Rohit C KhannaAllen Foster Community Eye Health Research Centre, Gullapalli Pratibha Rao International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye Care, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad 500030, India.
Prashant GargBrien Holden Eye Research Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India.
Pravin K VaddavalliBrien Holden Eye Research Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India.
Merle FernandesGrandhi Mallikarjun Rao Varalakshmi Campus, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530040, India.
Suryasnata RathMithu Tulsi Chanrai Campus, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswara, Odisha 751024, India.
Sameera NayakKode Venkatadri Chowdary Campus, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Vijayawada 521134, India.
Raja NarayananBrien Holden Eye Research Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India.
Rajeev Reddy PappuruBrien Holden Eye Research Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India.
Swathi KalikiBrien Holden Eye Research Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India.
Anthony Vipin DasBrien Holden Eye Research Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India.
Savitri SharmaBrien Holden Eye Research Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India.
Subhadra JalaliBrien Holden Eye Research Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo summarize the experience of response to COVID-19 outbreak at a tertiary eye care institute and its network of health facilities in India.

methodsOur responses are based on the principles of social distancing, hand hygiene, respiratory etiquettes, surface disinfection protocol, and rational use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). We describe our response in terms of administrative controls, clinical protocols, staff protection, environmental controls, and social distancing measures. We also discuss our communication strategies and monitoring systems, to ensure compliance to protocols.

resultsAdministrative control is mainly related to formation of task force and its functions. Clinical protocols are related to patient triaging methods and clinical examination guidelines in Outpatient, Inpatient and Operating Room. Staff protection is focused on training staff on the protocols to be followed in hospital as well as at home, and use of PPE. Environmental protocol is focused on cleaning and disinfectant methods to be used in the hospital. In addition, there are systems for communication as well as monitoring compliance to protocols.

conclusionWe hope that these protocols and our experience would help the ophthalmic community globally and serve as a guide to protect ophthalmologists and ophthalmic care personnel, and their patients across the world.

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coronavirusCOVID-19eye careIndiaophthalmologypandemic care practicespandemic protocols

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PMID33469477
PMCPMC7790675

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