IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD

Improving eyecare outcomes and helping you safely return to providing eyecare despite the challenges of COVID-19.

[CDC @CDCgov]

CDC is tracking a new lineage of the virus that causes COVID-19. This lineage is named BA.2.86, and has been detected in the United States, Denmark and Israel. CDC is gathering more information and will share more about this lineage as we learn it.

[Statens Serum Institut @SSI_dk]

BA.2.86. Three cases of the new SARS-CoV-2 variant now detected in Denmark. The subvariant differs significantly from the other omicron variants that have been seen in the past, and it is designated as ‘Variant under monitoring’ by the WHO. https://t.co/XrVz4oJClV

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

#ethics #optometry Consult: Make Unvaccinated Patients Use Telehealth Only? https://t.co/E5oXxtiv99

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Register for the International Academy of Safe Practice Standards Webinar 10 MAR 2021 at 9PM Eastern. Learn the latest news on SARS-CoV-2 virus variants and blood groups. https://t.co/MKs0LCpYah #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #coronavirus #vaccines #medicine #optometry #dentistry

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Join the IASPS team on using body temperature with the non contact infrared thermometers in screening for the coronavirus. https://t.co/6btv4l3vwi ... #COVID19 #Covid_19 #medicine #optometry #Tips4EyeDocs

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Our Fadi Al Akhrass, MD was interviewed by the @NyTimes. https://t.co/ih1UuaoS1r

You'll be seeing more about our IASPS soon. #COVID19 #coronavirus

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

A "can't miss" webinar on #COVID19 to start Wed, 9pm Eastern. Register at https://t.co/JMLaN6wg6f
Listen to an update on the Pfizer/Moderna vaccines. What about the cornea? (Miner 2020 , https://t.co/fcXxA8Vdyj) #optometry #ophthalmology #primarycare #medicine #dentistry

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Webinar on Unintended Viral Transmission in #COVID19 to start Wed, 9pm Eastern. Register at https://t.co/JMLaN6NRuP
Tonight, listen to ventilation and masks, safe tonometry. #optometry #ophthalmology #primarycare #medicine #dentistry

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Wearing a surgical mask => 6 hrs shows the highest amount of residual proxy viral particles on the mask. Most residues were found on the upper right and left of the masks. #Covid_19 #COVID19 #homandmoorewebinars #optometry #ophthalmology #medicne #nurse https://t.co/zX30XVYrzL

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Miner (2020) did not find the SARS-CoV-2 virus in 25 donor corneal samples under study. Miner admits study is not definitive proof in an MDLinx interview. #COVID19 #cornea #optometry #SARSCoV2 #coronavirus #tips4eyedocs

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[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

CDC redefines "close contact" with an infected https://t.co/tmIfMOEnkA 15 mins within 6 ft over a 24 hr period. Time period need not be contiguious. Read at https://t.co/W9sbGJqKai. #Covid_19 #homandmoorewebinars #medicine #infectionprevention #optometry #tips4eyedocs

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

There are four candidates for Phase 3 vaccine trials. Phase 3 testing that is robust and rigorous can only strengthen the confidence of the public in these vaccines.
#vaccine #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #optometry

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Fadi Al Akhrass, MD MBA will review https://t.co/S3vhX8ZWOm during this week's #homandmoorewebinars on 10/14/2020 free webinar. Register early at https://t.co/JMLaN6wg6f

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #infectionprevention #optometry @GrandRounds4ODs #Tips4EyeDocs

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Models that use UVA and UVB for inactivation for the inactivation of #covid19 may be less expensive than just UVC. Experimental evidence needed, though. #optometry #Ophthalmology #medicine #SARSCov2 #medicine @GrandRounds4ODs https://t.co/M1tqaVSMsa

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Upper-Room ultraviolet air disinfection might help to reduce COVID-19 transmission in buildings ....https://t.co/O0qBp5LA7f

This may minimize harm to individuals. #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #optometry #ophthalmology #medicine @GrandRounds4ODs @COAVision2020

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus can either be for diagnosis for surveillance or monitoring. Tests are designed for one task or the other. #COVID19

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Wearing glasses may make someone less susceptible to infection. https://t.co/gtf0li74JN #COVID19

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

The viral load in an infected person is higher in saliva than in a breath. Thus water droplets from saliva is a major risk for infection #COVID19 #homandmoorewebinars

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

Still space available for #homandmoorewebinars at 9 PM Eastern tonight. "What would you expect as treatment if you were sick with COVID-19?" #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #medicine #optometry #dentistry. Register at https://t.co/JMLaN6wg6f

[IASPS_Richard-Hom-PhD @Hom_and_Moore]

An unpublished experiment by Pan & Marr (2020) shows that neck gaiters work, esp if doubled up. May contradict the "Duke" study of Fischer et al.(2020) #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Masks #optometry #homandmoorewebinars each Wed 6PM Register at https://t.co/bYhHQfREFt