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This enzyme can also be found in several parts of the body including your lungs, heart and even the lining of your eyes. Therefore, it is not surprising why patients experience symptoms in the eyes after contracting the corona virus.
A 2021 review in the Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research found that of the 8,200 people infected with the coronavirus, 11% had symptoms affecting their eyes.
Even worse than this, of the 932 patients who had eye symptoms, 83% experienced some form of pain associated with it. Here are five symptoms: Covid-19 in the eyes reported by Express, Monday (6/9).
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1. Dry eyes
Of those with eye symptoms, 16% experienced dry eyes. This occurs when the eye is unable to provide sufficient lubrication. This condition can cause itching, redness and blurred vision.
2. Redness
As many as 13.3% of people infected with Covid-19 also experienced redness. This is especially so when the whites of your eyes turn red. This may be accompanied by a burning sensation or redness that radiates to the eyelids.
3. Itching
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