Rub your eyes often? Eye care is also essential during an epidemic

Rubbing your eyes? You should read it.

Tight spaces have an effect on the degree of infection with the virus. If we look at the science, we can argue whether droplets and free particles in the air are a factor of infection. But no matter how we look at it, these are still proven ways of infection.

Considering these, habits such as regular hand washing and avoiding contact with different mucous membranes, in the mouth, nose and eyes – all of these become even more essential.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Going through the epidemic as long as we have, many are now sufficiently familiar – if not overly aware – of the dangers of cramped and poorly ventilated spaces. The use of measures such as masks is still mandatory in most countries of the world and actually protects the nose and mouth from viral entry of the virus. But what about our eyes?

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If you rub your eyes often, you should pay attention to the consequences. According to Dr. Maika Malagapo Oi, rubbing the eyes increases the risk of contracting the corona virus. While according to reports, the rate of contracting the corona virus through the eyes is relatively low, it is still possible. All it takes is one uncontrolled contact after exposure to the virus – and you could already be influenced.

No less than the threat of the corona itself, you also expose yourself to other and equally common infections. "Rubbing our eyes puts us at risk of contracting Covid-19," according to the doctor.

Although the itching gives a sense of relief because the itching bothers us and interferes with our daily functioning, but in crowded areas and for people exposed to areas with high pollution, it is a habit that has a degree of danger and we must be careful.

What can be done when the eyes are irritated or itchy?

According to the doctor, you should use appropriate eye drops that increase the degree of moisture in the eyes, instead of injecting more dangerous substances that increase the likelihood of contracting an infection through the rubbing itself. Even if the eyes itch again and again, it is better to use drops to clean them from what bothers them and not to rub them.

The importance of using eye drops

Appropriate eye drops soothe the eyes after removing contact lenses, in situations of itching or dryness. Adopting the habit of washing your eyes with eye drops on a daily basis, instead of rubbing them repeatedly, can ensure significant relief from itching and also more robust health. Also, those who regularly use contact lenses are required to remove them and use regular glasses once in a while in order to allow the cornea to receive enough oxygen and continue the process of producing tears naturally.

In this way, you can maintain the health of your eyes for a long time, even during an epidemic.