Controversial Roles of Eyes in Covid-19

Abstract

According to CDC guidelines to prevent spreading of SARS-CoV2 virus one should take extra precaution to protect first line of defense mucus secreting organs, such as, nose, mouth, and eyes. Once a person gets infection eyes become a source of infection. The eye and its tear drainage apparatus can track the SARS-CoV-2 from the eye into the respiratory tract of the patient.