COVID-19 Catalyst for Change by Mr. Cian Gildea

Online Optom Learning Series (OOLS) Sessions

Mr. Cian Gildea, a practicing optometrist, begins by explaining a little about the Wellington Eye Clinic – Dublin. He talks about the COVID-19 impact and the changes that have been made to the clinic in Dublin.

  1. Remote Triaging 
  2. COVID-19 clinic changes
  3. COVID-19 patient care changes 
    1. Dry Eye Self-Assessment 
  4. Mask Associated Dry Eye (MADE)
  5. Impact of tear film quality
    1. Tear quality 
  6. Visual Behavior Assessment 

Next, Mr. Gildea, explains the use of VIVIOR device that assesses patient visual behavior assessment. We learn about the product in-depth and how it has improved the practice. Lastly, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on myopia, before the talk is summarized. The session ends with a question and answers segment for the live audience.

References

Papers

Wang J, Li Y, Musch DC, Wei N, Qi X, Ding G, Li X, Li J, Song L, Zhang Y, Ning Y, Zeng X, Hua N, Li S, Qian X. Progression of Myopia in School-Aged Children After COVID-19 Home Confinement. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2021 Mar 1;139(3):293-300.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33443542/

Apps

Space

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/space-break-phone-addiction/id916126783

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mrigapps.andriod.breakfree.deux

Our Pact

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parental-control-app-ourpact/id954029412

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ourpact.androidparent