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CDC now advising public to use facial covering during COVID-19 outbreak

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As of April 4, the CDC is recommending all people wear a face covering when out in public, such as at grocery stores, gas stations, and pharmacies. Face coverings can be made of cloth, scarves, or other wardrobe items.  This serves as a reminder that the transmission of these viruses is through our faces, through the air or our hands. Keeping our hands away from our mouths, nose, and eyes is of vital importance, even if you are not symptomatic.

In the context of scleral lenses, we remind individuals to remain diligent with their lens cleaning system. Furthermore, we know that many scleral lens wearers experience itching, which can lead to involuntary eye rubbing. There are several over-the-counter and prescription medications available for eye allergies, and we encourage you to discuss the best option with your eyecare provider. A few reminders if using eyedrops for itchy eyes:

  • When using medicated drops with scleral lenses, we recommend applying the drops without the lenses on the eye.
  • If lenses are being applied after the drops are applied, patients should wait at least 10 minutes to apply their lenses.
  • Patients are always encouraged to seek specific advice and recommendations from a local scleral lens specialist.

 

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The information contained on this website is intended solely for general educational purposes; it is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. In no event will The Scleral Lens Education Society be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken by you or anyone else in reliance upon the information provided through this transmission. Permission to reprint or electronically reproduce any document, tradename, logo or other graphic in whole or in part for any other reason is expressly prohibited, unless prior written consent is obtained from The Scleral Lens Education Society. Thank you to Dr. Tom Arnold and Dr. Ed. Boschnick for the use of their photos on this website.

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