COVID-19 and your Eyes: Q&A with Dr. Edgar Leuenberger

COVID-19 and your Eyes FB Live Q&A with Dr. Edgar Leuenberger

Watch Dr. Edgar Leuenberger’s FB Live Q&A about  how COVID-19 affects your eyes and how you can protect your eyes from this virus.

What is COVID-19? [2:21]

Where did COVID-19 come from?  [4:35]

How is COVID-19 transmitted? [5:35]

What are its signs and symptoms? [8:00]

How does COVID-19 affect the eyes? [10:05]

Can COVID-19 be transmitted through tears? [12:44]

Can Hydroxycholoroquine and Chloroquine treat COVID-19? [16:40]

How can COVID-19 affect glaucoma patients? [19:27]

How can I determine if my eye redness is caused by allergies or by COVID-19? [20:45]

Can eyeglasses protect me from COVID-19? [22:00]

Is it still advisable to wear contact lenses? [24:07]

Can COVID-19 still enter my eyes while wearing contact lenses? [25:39]

What can we do to protect our eyes from COVID-19? [27:09]

If I have an eye problem, what can I do while under quarantine? [28:36]

What should I expect during consultation for an urgent eye problem? [32:30]

Advice for viewers: [48:04]

 

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