| Endothelial cell involvement with COVID-19 has been shown in the lung, heart, kidney, intestine and brain. |
| Viral RNA of COVID-19 has been detected in the retina of affected patients. |
| Recent publications provide evidence of retinal microangiopathy in patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection. |
| Emphasis should be given to better reporting of clinically significant ocular symptoms, e.g. new scotoma, which could indicate the need for a retinal examination as well as follow-up testing after recovery from COVID-19. |
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