The Omicron strain is associated with symptoms that are somewhat different from the already classic signs of coronavirus, such as cough, fever, or disturbances in taste and smell. And first of all, attention should be paid to the eyes of a potential patient.
When we think about the signs of coronavirus, we immediately remember the disappearance of taste and smell, temperature, loss of strength, cough and sore throat. However, there are some symptoms that do not make us go to bed with a cup of hot tea, which makes them more difficult to identify. And among them are irritations in the eyes.
Omicron infection: doctor calls “unexpected sign” in the eyes
Of course, these irritations can cause a variety of reasons from hay fever to too long work at the computer. However, a new study based on an examination of 83 patients showed that it is the eyes that need to be paid the closest attention when detecting a coronavirus infection. The most common symptoms experienced by victims of Omicron were photophobia, pain, and itchy eyes. Photophobia was observed in the vast majority, it was characterized by increased sensitivity to light, due to which bright lighting caused discomfort in a person.
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The study showed that in these symptoms there were no differences between men and women. 81% of those infected experienced some kind of eye problems within two weeks of the onset of other signs of COVID-19, and 80% of them lasted less than two weeks. Although photosensitivity was the most common symptom, inflamed eyes were the most significant. Also, conjunctivitis was often noted in patients. (READ MORE)