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Can you contract covid through your eyes even when you do not rub them?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes all you need is to get enough virus in the conjunctiva that the body does not knock out. I would think. Having the Vacc should boost antibodies to help kill the virus.

Answered 11/20/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, transmission is believed to be through droplets with eyes being accepted as possible port of entry.

Answered 11/18/2021

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Although it is not likely to be a major cause of transmission, COVID-19 can infect the conjunctiva or any mucous membrane. For this reason, among many others, you should practice good hand hygeine and not touch your eyes.

Answered 11/20/2021

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