What a strange time we have landed ourselves in! More like a science fiction novel or movie than real life. In Australia we have partial lock downs including landmarks like Bondi Beach, measures unheard of and unprecedented. Now that many members of our community have been encouraged to work from home, including school and university kids, we will need a way to cohabitate and survive, without going crazy or infecting our loved ones. Today I will update you on what is happening with regards to COVID-19 and the eye. We know that the virus can be secreted from the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth, but it has also been isolated in tears. In fact the first Chinese doctors...
A large number of Aussie kids are suffering from eye damage due to the sun, with doctors saying UV rays can lead to health issues including cataracts and blindness.
'No sunglasses, no play?' 🤔There are concerns our eyes aren’t being protected from the sun, and experts say children are most at risk. #sun7 pic.twitter.com/q93BjWDzml
— Sunrise (@sunriseon7) July 9, 2018
Doctors want schools to make sunglasses compulsory at playtimes after seeing a spike in the number of students with UV damage to their eyes. Some children can develop painful scar tissue and may eventually require surgery. More info: https://t.co/7ukNCO6ZH5 #7News pic.twitter.com/Xkt5QdKhYB
— 7 News Adelaide (@7NewsAdelaide) July 9, 2018
A cataract is a clouding in the lens of the eye. Cataracts can affect one or both eyes and can lead to blindness. In fact, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness across the globe.
