Can You Contract COVID-19 through the Eyes?

Ever since the coronavirus outbreak hit the world there has been new stuff every day on the internet about the virus. There are new dynamics to learn about COVID-19. This article outlines the most recent findings pertaining to the coronavirus.

How the Corona Virus Is Contracted

Many are most likely aware by now of the different ways coronavirus can be spread. The virus is known to be spread through inhaling contaminated water droplets in the air. Another way of how the virus is spread is by touching contaminated surfaces with hands and then touching your nose or mouth.

Furthermore, the new research has shown another way the virus can find its way into your body. Through your eyes, the virus has few ways it can get through to you.

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Ways the COVID-19 Can Get Through the Eyes

According to the research done by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The coronavirus may be capable of entering the body through eyes. That is the eyes can be another way for the coronavirus to travel into the body.

So by simply rubbing your eyes with hands that have been in contact with the virus or if someone sneeze or cough near you will be at risk of getting the virus. This applies even when you are wearing a mask that does not cover your eyes.

Additional Ways the Virus Can Get Into Your Body

The coronavirus can also be infecting your eyes, the respiratory system and your heart. According to the research done by published by JAMA journal, the pink eye or conjunctivitis is spreading among coronavirus patients.

Moreover, the research showed it affected more than 31% of the affected patients. However, more researches are still being done to find out if the virus has long-lasting effects on eye health or eyesight.