How to protect your eyes against Covid 19

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Dr. David Robinson


How to protect your eyes against Covid 19
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The History of Eye Protection and Diseases

• The 17th century outbreak of the bubonic plague
  saw the emergence of doctors wearing beaked mask
  suits (a precursor to todays hazmat suit).
  Importantly, these suits also contained in-built
  spectacles to cover the eyes.

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Covid 19 and conjunctivitis

• Dr. David Robinson Ophthalmologist theory says
  Conjunctivitis is an infection of the conjunctiva
  in the eye, which sits over the white part of
  your eye and under your eyelids. The symptoms of
  people who have conjunctivitis from Covid 19 are
  commonly reported as red, itchy, swollen eyes.
  Its important to remember that conjunctivitis is
  a very common eye disease which is usually caused
  by factors other than Covid 19.

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How can I protect my eyes from Covid 19?

• Vaccination is the first defence against Covid
  19. We can take to reduce the risk of contracting
  Covid 19 through the eyes
• 1. Be sure to keep a safe distance (at least
  1.5m) between you and others
• 2. Wear a mask. This wont protect your eyes but
  may protect other people's eyes if you have
  Covid 19.

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Eye Protection and Covid- 19

• In a pandemic, protecting the eyes should be just
  as important as protecting our mouths via
  facemasks or encouraging us to wash our hands. If
  someone with Covid 19 breathes or sneezes on you
  then it is possible for you to contract Covid 19.

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Contact

• Sydney Laser and Vision Centre
• Mobile No. [phone]
• Address Suite 301/251 Oxford St, Bondi Junction
  NSW 2022
• Website https//www.sydneyvision.com.au/
• Linkedin https//au.linkedin.com/in/david-robinso
  n-a1903243

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