Friday, April 24, 2020

How Germs Can Travel To Our Eyes

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The Germs on Our Skin and Hands

There are several types of microorganisms that live on our skin all of the time, including on our faces and hands. These are called Resident Flora, some of which are less likely to be associated with infections, while others may lead to illness when they get into our eyes.

Protecting Our Eyes from Germs

Most of the time touching our eyes is unavoidable, but keeping your hands off your face is still the best practice to protect your eyes. The best way to do that: start wearing contact lenses or wearing glasses will obviously lessen the contact to a minimum. It's also essential to always keep your hands and fingernails clean to prevent germs from being transferred to our eyes.


Learn more about the article:
https://visionsource-consumeroptical.com/2020/04/08/how-germs-can-travel-to-our-eyes/



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