International Review of Ophthalmology ›› 2021, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (1): 1-5.doi: 10.3760/ cma.j.issn.1673-5803.2021.01.001

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Current situation and demand of medical eye protective devices in China

Shao Yuting,Bi Yanlong   

  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
  • Received:2020-08-12 Online:2021-02-22 Published:2021-02-22
  • Contact: Bi Yanlong, Email:biyanlong@tongji.edu.cn E-mail:biyanlong@tongji.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    Tongji 2019 Major Interdisciplinary Projects in Key Fields (PA2019000663); Tongji “2019\|nCoV” Emergency Project (PA2020000088)

Abstract: SARS-CoV-2 has caused a global pandemic, and infected numerous persons around the world. The technology and management of medical eye protective devices are significantly important for avoiding the occupational eye exposures such as radiation, infection and even death of medical staff. Medical eye protective devices should not only meet the technical requirements to prevent the splashing of patient body fluids or lavage fluids, but also have the function of anti-fog, anti-pathogen eye transmission, anti-ultraviolet radiation, and anti-eye and nasal pressure damage. Emergency management should be optimized in disinfection process to increase recycle rate and decrease the rate of resources waste. It is suggested that the standard of eye protective devices and the technical and management requirements of medical eye protective devices should be improved and established in China. In the emergency of public health, the life and health of medical staff should be guaranteed in an all-round way.

Key words: novel coronavirus, protective devices, eye, goggles, occupational exposure, medical staff