Why wearing your 
glasses may protect you from COVID-19.
glasses may protect you from COVID-19.Experts with the American Academy of Ophthalmology say that guarding your eyes, while also guarding your mouth and nose, could keep you from getting sick during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, people can contract the coronavirus through their eyes. Experts say there are two ways one can get the virus through their eyes:
- When a sick person coughs or talks, virus particles can spray from their mouth or nose into another person’s face. You’re most likely to inhale these droplets through your mouth or nose, but they can also enter through your eyes.
- You can also become infected by touching something that has the virus on it — like a table or doorknob — and then touching your eyes.
It is a great time to be an eyeglass wearer. Now. Just another way to protect yourself.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recently stated in an alert that “several reports suggest the COVID-19 virus can cause conjunctivitis and possibly be transmitted by aerosol contact with conjunctiva.”
The group warned: “Patients who present to ophthalmologists and optometrists for conjunctivitis who also have fever and respiratory symptoms including cough and shortness of breath, and who have recently traveled internationally, particularly to areas with known outbreaks (China, Iran, Italy and South Korea, or to hotspots within the United States), or with family members recently back from one of these areas, could represent cases of COVID-19.”
WEAR YOUR GLASSES DURING THE PANDEMIC!
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According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, people can contract the coronavirus through their eyes. Experts say there are two ways one can get the virus through their eyes:
- When a sick person coughs or talks, virus particles can spray from their mouth or nose into another person’s face. You’re most likely to inhale these droplets through your mouth or nose, but they can also enter through your eyes.
- You can also become infected by touching something that has the virus on it — like a table or doorknob — and then touching your eyes.
It’s important to remember that although there is a lot of concern about coronavirus, common-sense precautions can significantly reduce your risk of getting infected. So wash your hands a lot, Follow Good Contact Lens Hygiene and avoid touching or rubbing your nose, mouth and especially your eyes.
Experts listed the following five ways to keep you and your loved ones safe:
- If you wear contact lenses, switch to glasses for a while.
- Don’t touch surfaces then touch your eyes – you could get pinkeye.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes
- Stock up on eye medicines
- Practice safe hygiene and social distancing.
