COVID-19

Manufacturing of the omicron-specific vaccine has already begun.

Saudi Arabian investigators have determined that Vitamin D levels are not protective against the severity or the outcomes of COVID-19 infections.

Genetics researchers reported identifying a genetic link to the biologic mechanisms responsible for COVID-19-related loss of smell or taste.

Signs of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in human ocular tissues samples post-mortem were found to be low in samples considered suitable for corneal recovery and transplantation.

Acute corneal endothelial rejection is a possibility soon after either the first or second dose of the COVID-19 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine (Moderna), according new research.

Danish researchers report a significantly increased association between the mRNA-1273 vaccination (Moderna) and development of myocarditis or myopericarditis.

Patients undergoing injections during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced increases in bacterial contamination of the periocular area of their surgical face masks when the masks were worn for longer than 4 hours, report Spanish researchers.

Investigators analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on outcomes of infectious keratitis reported that irreversible blindness was prevalent in a substantial number of patients.

Disrupted vaccination routines in children to blame

There was no increased risk of having a stroke, myocardial infarction, or pulmonary embolism.

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Contact lenses are the better vision correction option when used in conjunction with a face mask

COVID-19 affects every part of the eye, front to back.

Connor Robbs and Yi Pang, OD, PhD, FAAO, in a presentation at the American Academy of Optometry 2021 annual conference in Boston, highlighted a study focusing on a link between COVID-19 vaccinations and a lower rate of stress in ophthalmic personnel and students.

Brain fog and cognitive impairment symptoms observed months after infection.

All other treatments require an IV or injection

4 case studies reveal doxycycline deserves more evaluation in these patients

Almost 95% of U.S. employers surveyed expect to see increased demand for medical services due to employees deferring care because of the pandemic.

The inexpensive drug works by suppressing the body’s natural defenses

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Rejections treatable with topical corticosteroids