COVID-19 AND THE HUMAN EYE – CONJUNCTIVITIS A LONE COVID-19 FINDING - A case-control study

Conclusions: Conjunctivitis is a symptom of COVID-19 and maybe the first sign of the infection, until the onset of the classical manifestations, the patient serves to be a viral reservoir. The physic ians should not miss unilateral conjunctivitis, as it can be the only presenting complain of the COVID-19 disease at the initial phase, which might worsen if underwent undetected and can aid in the spread of the contagion.
Source: Medical Principles and Practice - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research