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COVID-19 and glaucoma treatment

 

Guidelines issued by our Royal College of Ophthalmologists to to help practice under such difficult circumstances
MAY, 2020

As a result of the current restrictions due to the global Covid-19 pandemic many medical procedures have been postponed indefinitely. This is to minimise infection rates and increase capacity for critical conditions.

Covid-19 precautions

People with glaucoma should adhere to the general guidelines:

  • Maintain social distancing
  • Wash your hands regularly
  • Wear a mask when being around other people
  • Ventilate rooms
  • Avoid gatherings

If you are awaiting surgery

Most glaucoma surgery is being deferred with safety paramount in mind. This doesn’t mean you treatment is being cancelled, it’s merely being delayed.

If you are at high risk of sight loss over the next few months or significant impairment of your daily life, then it’s likely your surgery will be deemed as urgent.

Whatever your situation it’s important to liaise with the team for advice about treatment and rescheduling.

Managing your glaucoma treatment at home

  • You should continue managing your glaucoma at home as prescribed by your ophthalmologist.
  • If you use eye drops to help manage your symptoms, it’s recommended that you regularly wash your hands to help reduce the risk of infection.

If you develop any of the following symptoms you should seek help immediately;

  • Eye pain, vomiting or nausea
  • Partial loss of vision
  • Flashes or floaters in your eyes
  • A sudden change to your vision, such as blind spots or blurriness.

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This blog is contributed by Gurjeet Jutley.

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