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

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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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Contact Author:Adrian T. Fung. Westmead Hospital, Hawkesbury and Darcy Roads, Westmead 2145, NSW, Australia. adrian.fung@sydney.edu.au
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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.

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Adrian T. Fung. Unmasking the mask: the role of personal protective equipment for ophthalmologists caring for asymptomatic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Int J Ophthalmol, 2020,13(12):1841-1843

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Received:July 20,2020
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