American Academy of Ophthalmology: New Study Finds Possible Link Between Sight-Threatening Eye Infection and Coronavirus
December 02, 2020
December 02, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 2 (TNSRes) -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued the following news release:
Researchers are warning of a possible link between a rare and devastating eye infection and COVID-19. In just two months, three patients at New York's Northwell Health hospital were diagnosed with keratitis that quickly led to endophthalmitis and profound vision loss. One patient's eye had to be removed. All three patients tested positive for COVID-19. Results of th . . .
Researchers are warning of a possible link between a rare and devastating eye infection and COVID-19. In just two months, three patients at New York's Northwell Health hospital were diagnosed with keratitis that quickly led to endophthalmitis and profound vision loss. One patient's eye had to be removed. All three patients tested positive for COVID-19. Results of th . . .