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Here’s one less thing to worry about: Wearing contact lenses will not raise your risk of contracting COVID-19. And, while glasses do not act as a shield against the virus, infection through the eyes is thought to be much less common than through the respiratory system, where the coronavirus prevails.
That said, good contact lens hygiene is now more important than ever, especially washing your hands and avoiding touching your face before and after applying lenses or glasses.
Source: Medscape April 15, 2020