Wearing eyeglasses may lower the risk of Coronavirus infection: Study
ABP News Bureau
Updated at:
01 Jan 1970 05:30 AM (IST)
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Eyes usually lack protection, and an abundance of the SARS-CoV-2 receptor angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 has been found on the ocular surface, through which SARS-CoV-2 can enter the human body. The numbers of patients who wear eyeglasses and long-term wearers were also limited among total patients. They are unable to touch their eyes because of their eyewear which protects them from infection.