The corona virus continues to spread. Contact lens wearers in particular must be careful. Experts advise to temporarily put on glasses.
- The number of people suffering from Covid-19 continues to rise in Germany.
- In order to slow the spread of the corona virus, there are numerous rules of conduct that experts urgently recommend.
- The infection is not only possible through inhalation through the mouth and nose , but also through the eyes.
Glasses instead of contact lenses?
The corona virus * restricts our everyday life extremely. Output restrictions apply nationwide since the end of March. In addition, everyone should adhere to certain rules of conduct so that the spread is contained to some extent. This includes regular hand washing. According to experts from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), contact lens wearers must be particularly careful here. They even advise you to wear glasses better at times.
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Coronavirus: That's why experts advise you to temporarily do without contact lenses
Coronaviruses are mainly infected by a droplet infection by inhaling the particles through their nose or mouth. However, according to the experts at the AAO, there is also the risk of being infected via the eyes .
Although this is also possible with a droplet infection, it is rather unlikely. It is more dangerous, for example, if a person touches a table or door handle that is infected with the virus and then looks at himself. For this reason, contact lens wearers in particular should be very careful because they touch their eyes several times a day. Wearing glasses is therefore an easy way to prevent this. In addition, the glasses are an additional protective layer against droplet infection.
You should follow these rules of conduct
Even those who do not wear contact lenses should be careful not to rub their eyes. Otherwise you should avoid touching your face, nose and mouth as much as possible. If you can't resist, you should always wash your hands beforehand or use a clean cloth. Disinfectants are useful when there is no sink.
Otherwise, washing your hands is enough.
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