Look after your eyes

Experts say guarding your eyes — as well as your hands and mouth — can slow the spread of coronavirus. The American Academy of Ophthalmology said last week that limiting eye exposure can help.

• When a sick person coughs or talks, virus particles can spray from their mouth or nose into another person’s face. You’re most likely to inhale these droplets through your mouth or nose, but they can also enter through your eyes.
• You can also become infected by touching something that has the virus on it — like a table or doorknob — and then touching your eyes.

Dr Sonal Tuli from the Academy, says, among other things, that if you wear contact lenses, consider switching to glasses for a while. She said, "Consider wearing glasses more often, especially if you tend to touch your eyes a lot when your contacts are in. Substituting glasses for lenses can decrease irritation and force you to pause before touching your eye,” she advises.
She also added that corrective lenses or sunglasses can shield your eyes from infected respiratory droplets. But they don’t provide 100% security. The virus can still reach your eyes from the exposed sides, tops and bottoms of your glasses. If you’re caring for a sick patient or potentially exposed person, safety goggles may offer a stronger defence.

The complete article is here - https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/coronavirus-covid19-eye-infection-pinkeye