COVID-19 General Info for Eyes
Posted on February 24, 2021 by SERA
COVID-19 has been a fixture of our lives for almost a year now, dominating TV news coverage as well as our day-to-day decision making where we go, what we do, and who we do it with. Amazingly, there is still a lot we don’t know about this virus; while primarily a respiratory illness, the effects on other systems of the body have been a hot topic of study, including the eyes.
While a link between serious ocular disease and COVID-19 is yet to be determined, studies are still ongoing. With cases rising, proper precautions still need to be taken remember to wear a mask, socially distance, and avoid touching your face!