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Of the people surveyed, more than 80% reported eye problems when they were infected
This is the first study that tells us how Covid-19 impacts eyesight
Sore eyes can be an indicator of the presence of Covid-19, a new study has found.
The research published in
BMJ Open Ophthalmology drew data from a survey of 83 participants. About 66% presented a dry cough as a common Covid-19 symptom. About 76% experienced fever, 90% had fatigue and 70% of people had lost their senses of taste or smell.
Eye symptoms indicative of conjunctivitis
With regards to symptoms related to their eyes, around 18% of people reported their eyes being sensitive to light, 16% complained of sore eyes, and 17% said they experienced itchy eyes.