Those who wear glasses with a mask know how frustrating it can be to avoid getting foggy. You may even be tempted to remove it from time to time so that you can see where you are going.
But in terms of protection against COVID-19, a new study has found that wearing glasses can be worth the frustration.
According to a report by WKYC 3, several studies have shown that those who wear COVID-19, those who wear glasses for at least eight hours a day, make up a smaller percentage of the group than those who do not wear glasses.
The report quotes Professor Yaneer Bar-Yam of The New England Complex Systems Institute as saying, “If something gets in your eye, it could go through a tube that falls into your nose and that’s how it can infect you. “
WKYC 3 cited a study published in India this month looking at 304 COVID-19 patients. The author says ‘about 40% of India’s adult population wears glasses, but only 19% of people infected with coronavirus wore glasses.’ The researchers concluded that ‘the risk of COVID-19 was about 2 to 3 times less in the glasses worn by the population than the population does not.’
WKYC 3 again quoted Professor Bar-Yam as saying, ‘Probably one of the most important pieces is that the air particles settle on your glasses, and that you may not touch your eyes a bit, but it’s really important to know that it is in addition to wearing a mask. ”
Bar-Yam added that these results are a reflection of a previous study he saw from China. ‘
Researchers further warn that although ‘sometimes’ jokingly called ‘nerd immunity’, spectacle wearers need to understand that ‘glasses’ are not a complete protection because there is space between the frames and your face. Professor Bar-Yam agrees, saying, “Of course, wearing glasses is even better than wearing glasses,” WKYC 3 was quoted as saying.
In light of this, there is another warning in the report: “If COVID-19 particles are blocked by your glasses or other eye cover, it must be accepted that the virus may have settled on your glasses.
Professor Bar-Yam said: “You should definitely – if you wear glasses or goggles – wash them with soap after using them,” adding: “If you go to a place where you can be exposed to virus particles. ”
Even if you wear glasses and a mask, the report reminded us of the constant warning experts who have been announcing health since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. “You still need to wash your hands regularly and social distance.”
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