Collateral damage: Corneal injury due to mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic - A case series
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Date
2022-01
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All India Ophthalmological Society
Abstract
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, they had an ocular injury. There were multiple superficial linear abrasions in the eyes. They recovered with treatment. Though masks are imperative during the COVID?19 pandemic, it is important to be aware of a possible mask injury.
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Corneal abrasions, COVID?19, masks
Citation
Ramani Soumya, Anusha Aynala, Sundaresh Divya D, Shetty Sathyendranath. Collateral damage: Corneal injury due to mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic - A case series. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2022 Jan; 70(1): 306-307