Collateral damage: Corneal injury due to mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic - A case series

Collateral damage: Corneal injury due to mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic - A case series

Though masks are the best shield against COVID-19, they can be a source of discomfort and ocular side effects. We discuss three cases of corneal injury due to mask use. Three patients, who were healthcare workers, presented with discomfort, photophobia, and pain in the eyes. While adjusting the mask...

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Main Authors: Soumya Ramani, Aynala Anusha, Divya D Sundaresh, Sathyendranath Shetty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Subjects:
corneal abrasions
covid-19
masks
Online Access:http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2022;volume=70;issue=1;spage=306;epage=307;aulast=Ramani

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