Can the coronavirus (COVID 19) spread through the tears? Joseph J. Allen, OD FAAO reviewed a published case from the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak where the covid-19 virus was sampled from the patient’s tears.
What were the major takeaways?
Though not overly common, one of the symptoms of coronavirus is developing conjunctivitis. Furthermore, a recent case report suggests that the covid-19 virus can shed in the tears of the eye for nearly a month (27 days). In addition, the study found the virus sampled from tears to be infectious.
Below is a link to the COVID-19 article Dr. Allen reviewed in the video below: https://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/27…
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To hear more about the study from Dr. Allen, check out the video below.
Disclaimer: This information is not meant for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should follow up with your local healthcare provider regarding all matters related to your health.