Department of Ophthalmology Eye Care in the New Age of Pandemics! Recent reports* suggest that SARS-CoV-2 can cause mild follicular conjunctivitis and is also detected in tears of COVID-19 patients. Limiting eye exposure can, therefore, help to significantly reduce your risk of getting infected. *American Academy of Ophthalmology (April 21st 2020) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Royal College of Ophthalmology Wash your hands often, and keep them away from your face and eyes If you wear contact lenses, consider switching to glasses for a while Seek face-to-face medical attention only for urgent or emergent problems Tele consult using a “virtual” visit over the phone or video chat over the internet using a computer If you must touch your eyes for any reason — even to administer eye medicine — wash your hands first with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Then wash them again afterward To Stay Safe For Teleconsultation Contact 17812222
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