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Is Your Eye Health Affected By Corona?

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COVID – 19 s ruling the headlines and every day we learn about more positive cases coming from all across the country. It is crucial that every individual thoroughly understands the symptoms and risks associated with the virus. Protecting oneself is vital; however, it is equally important that people around us are also protected. This is possible only when we are familiar with the new information that related to this pandemic. From hands to clothes to shoes, people are concerned about almost everything as they don’t want to allow this virus inside their homes or lives. Another major concern that they have is their eye health.Eye Health Affected by Corona

By now, almost everyone knows that one should refrain from touching their nose, mouth and eyes as one can infect themselves in this way. If you have a weak eye sight or commonly come in contact with eye issues, then being more concerned during this time is quite natural. However, you must know that it is unlikely that you can catch Coronavirus through your eyes; still you must follow good hygienic practices to minimize any risk.

# Do You Wear Contact Lenses?

If you are someone who wear contact lenses on a daily basis, then you must consider switching to glasses while COVID-19 is a risk. This is because those who wear contact lenses touch their eyes more than an average person. Thus, it increases the risk of spreading germs. If you are touching your eyes frequently, switch to glasses. It will also reduce irritation and act as a deterrent when you are going to touch your eyes.

If you are adamant on wearing contact lenses, then you must follow a stringent hygiene. Wash your hands thoroughly every time before inserting or removing your lenses. It is also something that you must do as a routine as it helps in reducing the chances of contracting and passing on the virus.

# Protect Your Eyes

Protect Your Eyes

Those who wear glasses can keep their eyes more protected from COVID-19. As the virus spreads through airborne respiratory droplets, usually caused when someone infected coughs or sneezes, glasses will act as a barrier to protect your eyes from this.

# Reduce Risk

  • If you have been in close contact with a person who has this virus or you have cough or a fever, you must inform your doctor prior to your eye routine care at a clinic.
  • If you are facing issues with your eyes, avoid touching them and book an appointment urgently with the eye clinic or hospital.
  • Many ophthalmologists have changed their procedure to cater to their patients and tackle the spread of the virus. So, it is vital that you book an appointment by phone before you actually show up at the clinic or hospital. This significant for your and other people/ patient’s safety.
  • Also, stock up on your eye medicine prescription for the time being so that you don’t have to leave the safety of your home again and again.
  • Don’t forget to practice safe hygiene and social distancing. It is utmost important for your and other people’s safety.

5 Things Everyone Must Know About COVID-19

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  1. What is COVID-19?

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

  1. What precautions should you take?

Everyone is encouraged to take precautions to avoid being exposed to COVID-19 – regardless of age or precondition.

  • Social Distancing: Maintain at least 6 feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing so that when someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
  • Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water to kill viruses that may be on your hands.

  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

  • Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. When in public wear mask as to not spread respiratory particles to anyone else. Asymptomatic persons can spread the infection as carriers without knowing it, so always assume that you may be an asymptomatic carrier.

  1. What should you do if you think you have cold-like symptoms?

If you develop cold-like symptoms, stay home, rest, and avoid exposing others until you feel better. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and throw the tissue away. Do visit a doctor if your symptoms worsen or you develop shortness of breath.

  1. What should you do if you have traveled recently?

Be sure to visit a doctor if you have traveled to a country with widespread COVID-19 within the last two weeks and have symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath.

  1. How contagious is the virus?

The virus spreads from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth via coughing or sneezing, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It can persist on most surfaces up to several days, so in addition to directly inhaling the virus, you can become infected by touching something that has been contaminated and then touching your own nose, mouth or eyes. There is some evidence that virus particles in the feces of an infected person can transmit the disease through contact, but that remains unconfirmed.