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EyeWiki is an ophthalmic wiki where ophthalmologists, other physicians, patients and the public can view an eye encyclopedia written by ophthalmologists covering the vast spectrum of eye disease, diagnosis and treatment. Any qualified ophthalmologist or ophthalmologist in training is invited to contribute content to the wiki and post it immediately. For content guidelines and more information see About EyeWiki and Getting Started. EyeWiki is a collaboration between the American Academy of Ophthalmology and these societies.

Featured Article for July 14, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the official name given by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the infectious disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease started in Wuhan, China in December 12 2019, then rapidly spread worldwide and was declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020. It has been reported that ophthalmologists and ENT doctors in Wuhan, China were at increased risk of acquiring COVID-19. Numerous New York City ophthalmologists and ophthalmology trainees have become ill with, and one has died from proven or suspected COVID-19.

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