Guidelines for the management of ocular trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, India is recording a very high number of new cases daily; even as the country prepares to gradually 'unlock', after months of lockdown. While elective eye surgeries such as uncomplicated cataract surgeries, blepharoplasty and eyelid procedures and refractive surgeries can be planned at a later date; emergency cases pertaining to ocular trauma cannot be deferred. This manuscript gives a brief overview of the general guidelines for the management of ocular trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic.