COVID-19 and Eye Health

March 10, 2021

We’re living in unprecedented times, with the COVID-19 pandemic virtually upending the way we live. Much has been spoken about what we should do to lessen our risk of catching this highly-transmissible disease. Chief among them: wearing face masks, washing hands often — and not touching your eyes.

At the office of Drs. Chandler & Davis, we want to make sure you understand the relationship between COVID transmission and your eyes, and the steps you can take to help prevent the risk of infection. One of the most important things to know about COVID is that it is possible to catch it through touching the area around your eye. You may have viral germs on your hands and fingers and not know it, or you may have touched someone or something that is contaminated and then touched your eyes — all of which greatly increase the risk of transmission. Because the eyes contain a mucous membrane, just like your nose and your mouth, it makes them an easy target for COVID to enter the body and then spread. The mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids is called the conjunctiva. When you are in crowded areas you should wear safety glasses or a face shield in order to better protect your eyes from risk of infection.

Eye care during COVID is not something that should be delayed. Whether you have ocular health or urgent care needs, concerns about your eyes or vision, or if it's time for a comprehensive eye exam or contact lens evaluation, visit the optometry office of Drs. Chandler & Davis and let our skilled professionals care for you. Rest assured that we have implemented the latest CDC protocols to provide the care you need in a safe and healthy environment. To find out more or to make an appointment, give us a call today.

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March 10, 2021