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Fever, dry cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste and odor - these are some of the most commonly discussed symptoms ofCOVID-19 [Feminine. What you may not know, however, is that the mainly respiratory virus can also manifest in your eyes. According to new research, there is a somewhat common eye symptom that some coronavirus patients actually report a new study calls it "the most significant eye symptom experienced by people with CVIV-19". Read on and ensure your health and health of others, do not miss these Without signs that you have already had coronavirus.

"Painful eyes" are the most common eye condition of coronavirus

The study, published this week inBMJ OPEN Ophthalmology, found that endolor eyes are the most common eye disease of coronavirus. Previous studies have established that Covid-19 can manifest itself in the eyes, including the conjunctive discharge, friction of eyes, conjunctive congestion and even pink eyes. While other symptoms may be greater, researchers note that the "type, frequency and ocular transmission of the virus should not be ignored, especially since the eye has been recognized as one of the organs through which the virus could penetrate the body ".

According to the study, eye symptoms affect 4% to 31% of people with CVIV-19 but are possibly under-reported because they are not as serious as other symptoms.

The researchers have developed an in-depth questionnaire targeted to those who have tested positive for the virus. Of all the symptoms, the most reported were the dry cough (66%), fever (76%), fatigue (90%) and the loss of smell / taste (70%). In terms of eye symptoms, 18% reported a photophobia, 16% of the painful eyes and 17% and the eyes of itchy. The most commonly reported people have painful eyes during their infection (16%) than before (5%). In addition, 81% of participants reported experienced eye symptoms within 2 weeks of other CVIV-19 symptoms, with 80% stating that they lasted less than 2 weeks.

"Although it is important that eye symptoms are included in the list of possible COVID-19 symptoms, we support that damaged eyes should replace" conjunctivitis "because it is important to differentiate symptoms from other types of Infections, such as bacterial infections, which manifests like a mucous discharge or grain eyes, "the authors concluded.

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How to survive this pandemic

As for yourself, follow the fundamental principles of Dr. Anthony Fauci and help put an end to this thrust, no matter where you live:facial mask, the social distance, avoiding big crowds, do not go inside with people you do not go with (especially in the bars), practice good hygiene of the hand, vaccinate yourself when it is Available for you and protect your life and life of your life. others, do not visit any of these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.