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Tag Archives: Covid 19

Categories Patel Optics Tips Posted on Author admin Tags Coronavirus, Covid 19, Eye infection, eyes, Patel Optics

Can Covid-19 affect our eyes?

We are still in a health war. Covid-19 is still rife across the world, and even though in Mauritius we have no new cases, caution is in order. What about our eyes? Does Covid-19 have an impact on our eye organs? We tell you everything in this article…   The Covid-19, all about the virus   The Coronavirus most often reveals itself through mild symptoms, such as a common cold, but it can also cause more serious problems, such as a difficulty in breathing, which can sometimes result in a hospitalization. It may also not generate any symptoms, but the risk of contamination is just as high. People with weaker immune systems, such as seniors, are most at risk.   Coronavirus, what about our eyes?   Covid-19 can actually cause…

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Categories Eye care Posted on Author admin Tags advice, contact, Covid 19, glasses, Glasses, infection, lenses, risk

Covid 19, is it better to use glasses or contact lenses?

If there's one thing everyone has learned by heart over the past few weeks, it's to wash our hands regularly, with soap and water. In these times when any action involving manipulation with the hands is scary, is it advisable to wear contact lenses? Or on the contrary, would it be safer to opt for glasses ... Here is what our professionals recommend. The risks of infection from wearing contact lenses The virus can enter through the nose, eyes and mouth. While wearing masks limits the risk of bacteria being transmitted through the nose and mouth, the eyes are still fairly exposed. The fact that contact lens wearers have to handle the lenses before inserting them into the eyes actually increases the risk of infection. However, any contact lens wearer…

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Categories Patel Optics Tips Posted on Author admin Tags Coronavirus, Covid 19, Lockdown, Lockdown

Exposure to screens during lockdown, 3 tips to protect your eyes

We are in a health war. Covid-19 got the better of us and we've been in containment since March 18. Mauritians are increasingly exposing themselves to screens, which is quite understandable. We spend more than 5 hours a day in front of a screen, and since confinement this trend has increased considerably. Whether for teleworking, watching a film or strolling on social networks, screens are becoming our daily life. So is there a risk to our eyes? How to take care of this vital organ during confinement? We tell you everything in this article…   Lockdown, don't stay long hours in front of your screens   We advise you to: Take breaks. "20 seconds every 20 minutes," says ASNAV is enough; It is enough to blink regularly. This will activate…

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Categories Patel Optics Tips Posted on Author admin Tags Coronavirus, Covid 19, Lockdown, Patel Optics

Coronavirus, how to take care of your eyes during this confinement period?

We are currently lockdown. We would like to salute the hospital staff and all those who find themselves working so that the Covid-19 does not spread.   Besides, it is strictly forbidden to go out under penalty of having to pay a fine or even ending up in a cell. Go out only to go to the pharmacy or for other very urgent things!   If you are sick, or think you have contracted the virus, do not go out! You must call the number available to you for a qualified team to take care of you.     To contribute to this national appeal, here is how to protect your eyes in this period of crisis:   It is perfectly normal to want to spend time watching television, consulting…

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Categories Patel Optics Tips Posted on Author admin Tags conjunctivitis, Coronavirus, Covid 19, eye disease, ocular secretion

Conjunctivitis, a new symptom of COVID-19?

As you probably know, COVID-19 is the disease caused by the new coronavirus. This is the abridged version of "coronavirus disease 2019" or maladie à coronavirus 2019 in French. COVID-19 is associated with several symptoms, and more recently, some researchers have discovered that conjunctivitis can be a symptom of COVID-19. We tell you everything in this article…   COVID-19 and conjunctivitis, what should you know?   This new variant of the coronavirus, COVID-19, has symptoms similar to the flu, including a dry cough or increased fatigue. Some researchers have however revealed another symptom, conjunctivitis. This is what the American Academy of Ophthalmology said in a statement. The coronavirus could therefore cause this inflammation of the eye, and be transmitted by aerosol contact with the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane that covers…

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