With the ever-changing information, little attention has been paid to how acutely the damage to the eyes has been inflicted. Although it is not clear whether the transmission of the eye is cause for concern, the mucous membranes, the surface of the eyes and the inner eyelids may be the possible way to collect and multiply the virus.
The infection can also affect your vision if you touch an infected surface, and without the necessary care touch your eyes, mouth or nose. At present, doctors believe that almost 1-3% of people who contract COVID will develop some sort of symptoms related to an eye infection. A study published in BMJ Ophthalmology now also contains the main symptoms that people experience in the early weeks of infection, which can also often be missed. Apart from cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, these should also be the signs to look for: