January 2021

OPHTHALMOLOGY

LID ABSCESS ASSOCIATED WITH PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR IN COVID-19 UNIT

Featuring: Preeti J. Thyparampil, MD

Episode Summary

Preeti J. Thyparampil, MD, discusses lid abscess associated with personal protective eyewear in the COVID-19 unit. Dr. Thyparampil shares about her published work in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology​, which described a case of a nurse working in a COVID-19 ward who was diagnosed with an eyelid abscess associated with protective goggles. Dr. Thyparampil also shares how her team has seen in increase in ocular injuries as a result of wearing masks, and the advice she is offering patients or other health care providers working in COVID-19 units using personal protective eyewear.
Preeti J. Thyparampil, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Ophthalmology at Northwestern Medicine.

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