The Complete Overview of Impact of COVID 19 Pandemic on Ophthalmic
Diseases: A Review
Abstract
Introduction: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus
is a member of the coronavirus family. Fever, shortness of breath, and
pneumonic infiltrates in both lungs were among the disease’s clinical
signs. Along with severe respiratory infections, Covid-19 may also
encounter thrombosis complications, and other complications like
coronary syndrome, myocardial dysfunction and arrhythmia, acute kidney
injury, coronary syndrome, liver cell injury, gastrointestinal symptoms,
hyperglycaemia, ocular symptoms, neurological diseases, and
dermatological problems. The way in which ophthalmic services were
provided changed significantly during this time. Many people,
particularly those who suffer from dry eye, are spending a lot of time
at home due to continuous spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
pandemic. The difficulty for regular follow-up meetings impacting the
continuance of glaucoma therapy, cataract surgery, and other eye
diseases had been considerably much worse by establishment of strict
social distancing and restrictions in travelling during COVID 19
pandemic.
Methods: The PubMed, Google Scholar, ResearchGate and
healthcare system evidences were searched from 2019 to 2022 for systemic
review that were published in English language.
Results: Both ocular
disease and the overall health care system have been impacted by the
result of Covid 19 pandemic. Like other professions, ophthalmology
profession has experienced varied degrees of pandemic impact. Ocular
problems could develop as a direct result of the SARS infection. The
most frequent ocular symptom is viral conjunctivitis, dry-eye problems.
During lockdown, the overall symptoms of dry eyes were worse than those
who were under normal circumstances.
Keywords: COVID-19, Dry-Eye Disease
, Eye Diseases, SARS-CoV-2