Sore Eyes May Indicate SARS-CoV-2 Infection

The British Medical Journal reported on November 30,2 020, a study's findings suggest that ‘sore eye’ should be used to ascertain ocular symptoms linked to COVID-19. The most significant ocular symptom experienced by people suffering from COVID-19 was sore eyes.

Other symptoms associated with other types of conjunctivitis, such as mucous discharge and gritty eyes linked to bacterial infection, did not reach significance.

This study's data show that 81% of participants reported having experienced ocular symptoms within 2-weeks of other COVID-19 symptoms, and 80% reported that they lasted for less than 2-weeks.