Experts say guarding your eyes — as well as your hands and mouth — can slow the spread of coronavirus.Here’s why it's important to protect your eyes during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, plus how you can help yourself and others.

Eye disorders such as strained eyes, open-angle glaucoma, etc have been a common issue found in most of the individuals. The eye problems might seem normal initially, but if they are left untreated, it can lead to severe eye diseases or sometimes vision loss. But there is nothing to worry about as there is a great solution.  

By now, the whole world knows what COVID-19 is capable of doing – fever, cough, and shortness of breath that can take 2 to 14 days to show up after a person is exposed to the virus. In some people, the infection can get so severe that it can develop into pneumonia, leading to complications or even death.

Most people are aware of the skin cancer risks associated with too much ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. It’s why we carefully apply sunscreen before heading out the door. But did you know that it’s just as important to protect your eyes? Research shows that more than one-third of adults have experienced symptoms due to prolonged UV exposure, such as eye irritation, trouble seeing and red or swollen eyes.1