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In focus: Practical Covid-19 tips

Optometrist and dispensing optician, Dr Scott Mackie, shares the steps he quickly implemented in his Scottish practices following the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic

I have placed two posters outside the practice and in the window. One states that we are offering emergency and essential eye care. It tells patients to call the practice number to be triaged into phone consultation or in person consultation. The second poster includes warning signs of Covid-19 and not to attend if you have a new continuous cough or a fever or have been co-inhabiting with a person who has these symptoms

Use virucidal cleaner where patients have been in contact within the practice such as seating and door handles. Use anti-bacterial wipes for equipment such as slit lamp, optical coherence tomographer and visual field analyser. Using separate hand
gel or soap and water for the patient, support staff and the optometrist.

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