Keep Yourself & Your Eyes Safe From COVID

As Covid-19 is still around it is important you are taking care of yourself. It is possible for people who have caught Covid to present with ocular symptoms, such as conjunctivitis, which is known as pink eye. Pink eye is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eye. It can be triggered by allergies, a bacterial or viral infection. The essential ways to protect yourself and others is to be sure to cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow, wash hands with soap and water, use hand sanitizer, stay home if you are sick, wear a facemask if you are sick or caring for someone that is sick and disinfect frequently touched surfaces everyday.

Protecting your eyes:

Take a break from contact lenses, this will help minimize hand-to-eye contact. Glasses can help shield your eyes and can act as a protective shield. Try your best not to touch your eyes, if your eyes are itchy use a tissue instead of your finger. Be sure to wash your hands before and after touching your eyes. Lastly, be sure to have a good supply of your medications.