Why should I not use contact lenses until the new coronavirus epidemic subsides?
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Japanese Society of Ophthalmology insisted that eye protection is important for the prevention of new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), and that ' glasses should be used rather than contact lenses during a pandemic '.
Coronavirus Eye Safety-American Academy of Ophthalmology
Do you wear contact lenses? You should switch to glasses to stop spreading the virus-CNN
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/27/health/contact-lens-glasses-coronavirus-wellness/index.html
On March 10, 2020, the American Academy of Ophthalmology announced that 'new coronavirus may be transmitted through the eyes.' He said that he could get infected from the eyes if droplets sprayed by the cough / sneeze of the infected person enter the eyes or rub the eyes by touching the doorknob etc. with the new coronavirus attached. The Japanese Society of Ophthalmology also announced on April 1, 2020 in 'Information on the eyes of new coronavirus infection', 'The new coronavirus may also be infected from the' conjunctiva 'which is the mucous membrane tissue of the eye. Yes, and urged the public to protect the two points: 'Do not touch your eyes with unwashed hands' and 'Do not touch your eyes after touching your eyes to prevent the spread of infection.'
About information about eyes of new coronavirus infectious disease (to citizens)
(PDF file) https://www.gankaikai.or.jp/info/20200402_COVID-19.pdf
As mentioned above, although two ophthalmological societies suggest the possibility of 'direct infection from the eyes', according to Thomas Steinman, an ophthalmologist who is also a public relations officer of the American Ophthalmological Society, ' We haven't found any evidence of a direct infection from the eye, and even if it is possible, the chances are minimal. ' Steinman explained that the main reason for protecting the eyes is 'to prevent infection by rubbing your eyes and then getting the virus into your mouth and nose via your fingers.'
Regarding the action of 'rubbing the eyes' that can spread infection, the American Academy of Ophthalmology points out that there is a tendency that contact lens users often touch their eyes and face other than when wearing and removing contact lenses. 'Consider switching to glasses if you are wearing contact lenses,' he said. He also added that 'glasses have the effect of preventing splashes from coughing and sneezing.' The Japanese Society of Ophthalmology says, 'If you wash your hands when putting on and taking off contact lenses, it's okay', but 'If you are worried, you may change to glasses.'
It is still unclear if the new coronavirus will directly infect the eyes, but it is a confirmed fact that the new coronavirus causes eye disease. Reports from around the world show that approximately 1-3% of COVID-19 patients develop
In this regard, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that medical institutions in Japan “stop immediate and unnecessary ophthalmological treatment”. Not only reducing the risk of spreading infection through the eyes, but also reducing the number of disposable medical supplies required for ophthalmology treatment will spread disposable medical supplies to hospitals at the forefront of COVID-19 treatment. I asked medical institutions for consideration.
On March 25, 2020, a research result was announced in the United States that 'no new coronavirus was detected in the tears of infected people', but the American Ophthalmological Society said, 'This research has a small sample size, China in the new coronavirus has been reported to have been detected, '' necessary to save medical supplies in any case 'from the tears in the practice has been similar study said , to refrain from treatment of unnecessary non-urgent in any case continue to seek I am . On the other hand, the Japanese Society of Ophthalmology has a problem that eye diseases worsen due to too few medical examinations, not only when prescription eye drops are likely to run out, but also 'a sudden drop in visual acuity lasted for several hours to half a day', 'visual field loss, etc.' We recommend that you receive treatment from a nearby ophthalmologist if you have an abnormal visual field in your eyes, 'severe pain in your eyes,' or 'eye pain with headache or nausea.'
Regarding the problem of conjunctivitis, the American Ophthalmological Society, the Japanese Ophthalmological Society, and CNN, who reported this news, said, 'Even if the general symptoms of conjunctivitis,' white eyes become red and reddened ', It is not necessarily infected with COVID-19 . ' There are many viruses that cause conjunctivitis, and it is pointed out that the new coronavirus is just one of them, and that hyperemia in the eyes is caused not only by conjunctivitis but also by allergies and bacteria. Don't make noise when you're infected with COVID-19 because you're hyperemic, and don't attack just because someone else's eyes are hyperemic. '
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