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WHEN EYE REDNESS CAN BE A COVID-19 SIGN AND WHAT WE SHOULD LOOK FOR FOR OUR EYE HEALTH IN THE PANDEMIC
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Turkey Medicals member Antalya Eye Diseases Specialist Operator Doctor told gave us important advice, “The mouth and nasal mucosa, as well as our eyes, are one of the ways COVID-19 enters the body. Eye transmission can occur when airborne droplets containing viruses can directly reach the conjunctiva, the protective layer of the eye, as well as when we touch our eyes with our hands coming into contact with an infected surface.” was said.
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IF YOU HAVE THESE SYMPTOMS
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Conjunctivitis, defined as an eye disease caused by infection, is defined as inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. Conjunctivitis, which occurs especially as a result of a viral, bacterial or sometimes allergic reaction, is known in society as eye fever.
Although Corona virus has also been shown to cause conjunctivitis, which is manifested by redness of the eyes, there is no consensus in studies so far on how often the disease occurs in the eye. But redness of the eyes that accompany other symptoms caused by the virus, such as dry cough, shortness of breath, weakness, and high fever, is more meaningful in terms of diagnosis.
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WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED?
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The eye is a highly protected organ against external factors and infections thanks to its defense mechanisms. Damage to the eye in this sense, as in other organs, depends on the weakening of the immune system or the presence of more microbes than it can tolerate. First, it is necessary to avoid eye contact with dirty hands.
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IF YOU COMPLAIN OF DRY EYES
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In this process, when many people work from home, increased computer-mobile phone use and irregular sleep lead to dry eyes, negatively affecting the defense mechanism of the eye. Studies show that dry eyes increase due to a decrease in the number of blinks when you are on the screen. For this reason, it is beneficial for eye health to take a break for 5-10 minutes per hour, to look 20 meters away every 20 minutes for 20 seconds, and not to neglect decking while doing so. But if dry eyes continue, artificial tears may be required at the suggestion of an ophthalmologist.
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USE GLASSES INSTEAD OF LENSES
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Also a point to note is the use of contact lenses. Although there is no evidence that Lens use increases the risk of infection, it is possible that these people have eye contact for reasons such as itching in the eye, stinging. The use of glasses in this process seems to make more sense, as it both reduces contact and creates a barrier against droplet infection. For those who have trouble using glasses, it is appropriate to choose daily disposable lenses and reduce lens use time to reduce dry eyes.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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