Abstract

This study aims at investigating the level of awareness of ophthalmolo-gists in Jordan towards COVID-19 and their perceptions towards oph-thalmic practice using a web-based survey. Knowledge of causes, symp-toms and methods of transmission of COVID-19; ophthalmologists’ atti-tudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 and clinical practice were as-sessed using a set of multiple-choice closeended questions. Of the 300 participants; 70% were in the age range of 30-40 years. While 95% acknowledged the scientific name of COVID-19, 45% were aware of its cause. Ophthalmologists aged 40-50 years were more likely to agree that air-puffing tonometer are a risk of infection spread (OR 1.5, 95% CI: 0.21-9.50, p<0.01). Ophthalmologists aged 30-40 years were more likely to agree that a slit lamp shield would reduce infection risk (OR 1.42, 95% CI: 0.30-6.8, p<0.01). Ophthalmologists in Jordan demonstrated a high level of knowledge of the causes, symptoms and modes of transmission of COVID-19. Official national guidelines about safe ophthalmic service provision during the COVID-19 pandemic are recommended.