How does COVID-19 affect your eyesight? Safe Vision Texas takes a look at the effects of the disease on your eyesight and offers tips for managing your eyes while certain medical services are not available.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) provides the following helpful information.
Patient Information
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Coronavirus Eye Safety
Eye care procedures may be delayed during the pandemic, so eye safety is more important than ever.
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Advice for Patients with Macular Degeneration
Patients who rely on regular eye injections may face tough decisions about traveling to the doctor's office. Here's what you need to know, according to medical experts at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Macular Degeneration Foundation.
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What You Should Know About Aralen and Plaquenil
Doctors can now use the malaria drugs Aralen (chloroquine) and Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) to treat coronavirus. Here’s what eye patients should know.
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Is It Coronavirus or Allergies?
Are those watery eyes and stuffy nose symptoms of the new coronavirus or just seasonal allergies? Learn how to tell the difference.
Eye Health at Home
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Eye Problems That Can Be Treated at Home
Know what you can and can't treat yourself.
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Quick Home Remedies for Pink Eye
It might be possible for coronavirus to cause a pink eye infection (conjunctivitis), but this is extremely rare. Treat pink eye at home when possible to avoid spreading disease.
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Simple Ways to Soothe Dry Eyes
Lubricate your eyes during long hours indoors.
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Over-the-Counter Solutions for Bloodshot Eyes
These easy fixes for red eyes may help you avoid a trip to the doctor's office.
Staying Safe Around the House
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First Aid for Eye Scratches
Know what you should and shouldn't do for a scratched eye.
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Avoiding Home Eye Hazards
Stay out of the emergency room by protecting your eyes during cleaning, cooking and home repair projects.