Communications from the PAO
Joint Statement: Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery after COVID-19 Pandemic
List of Urgent and Emergent Ophthalmic Procedures
US Chamber of Commerce Summary of Emergency Small Business Loans
Coronavirus and your eyes (4/1/2020) Spanish version
CARE ACT: Business Loan/Paycheck Protection Plan (3/30/2020)
Assessing Viral Shedding and Infectivity of Tears in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Patients
Dr. Epley's Telemedicine Primer (3/23/2020)
House Resolution 6201- New Sick Time Requirements (3/20/2020)
COVID-19 Update Elective Surgery (3/20/2020)
Telemedicine Update (3/17/2020) *updated 3/23/2020*
Useful Links: General Information
CDC Links:
AAO: PA Department of Health: World Health Organization: State Board of Medicine: Other:
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PPE Resources:
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Useful Links: Business Support
Updates from the American Academy of Ophthalmology:
Updates from the Pennsylvania Department of Health: