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Academic Dr. PETYA VASILEV
Specific coronavirus conjunctivitis: does not adhere to the eyes in the morning – abundant, but watery secret
Does not require specialized treatment, wear safety glasses, advises the academic Dra. Petya Vasileva
The coronavirus can enter the body through the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose, but also through the eyes. Although it is the least talked about infection through the eyes, the virus can reach the respiratory tract and lungs and through
the tear
fluid
that happen
from eye to
nose and throat
in the tear
the nasal canal
Not enough attention has been paid to this infection entry. The widely recommended masks leave the eyes completely unprotected, said academic Dr. Petya Vasileva, director of the Pashev Specialized Academic Eye Hospital.
The symptom
“Red eyes”
– a sign of
conjunctivitis
People infected with the virus are increasingly reporting it, but not all conjunctivitis is associated with COVID-19. If you have redness along with other signs, call your healthcare provider to determine if and to which specialist you should be referred. Ophthalmologists can make a differential diagnosis of conjunctivitis. Don’t treat yourself.
Conjunctivitis represents
inflammation of
the mucosa
what covers
the eyeball
the internal
country
of the eyelids and
flashing edge
It manifests with redness, expressed in varying degrees, tearing and slight swelling of the eyelid. Patients complain of burning, itching, even describing it as “my eyes are burning.”
Mild manifestations of conjunctivitis are seen in most systemic viral infections: influenza, measles, chickenpox, and more. The picture of conjunctivitis of the new coronavirus is not as severe as that of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis caused by adeno and coxakivirus.
Complaints are more pronounced in the morning. No specific treatment is needed. The improvement is obtained by washing with warm water and placing artificial tears that mechanically eliminate any multiplied virus. Characteristically, there is no adherence of the eyelids in the morning, since the secret is watery and abundant, explained the specialist.
Can a healthy person become infected with a patient’s tear? Can a healthy person become infected with the tear of a person who has the virus but has no symptoms or is incubated, that is? the infection has not yet manifested? So far there are no answers to these questions, such dangers probably exist, says academic Vasileva. Therefore, it emphasizes the rule that it is the responsibility of the contact person and the patient to protect the healthy: wear glasses that are part of the total protection with personal protective equipment.
On examination, the doctor and patient approach 10-15 centimeters apart.
It’s not by chance
that the first
died
doctor in Wuhan
he is an ophthalmologist
added the ophthalmologist.
It is of great importance that people wear their sunglasses outdoors and prescription glasses at all times.
Although they are not specialized in epidemics, they do
protect in
There are several ways:
1. Provide mechanical protection against contaminated drops and splashes.
2. They represent an obstacle to touching the eyes with the hands.
3. Correct vision problems, avoid eye strain and provide good visual comfort, especially in the vicinity. People with myopia should not wear contact lenses during an epidemic.
4. Avoid the danger of splashes falling into home and work areas with strong eye disinfectants.
“Be sure to wear your glasses, do not touch your eyes and face,” advises academic Vasileva. “Not much is yet known about the behavior of the new coronavires. We are gaining experience right now. “
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