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Sore Eyes, Light Sensitivity Are Significant Indicators of COVID-19

Having sore eyes and experiencing light sensitivity are the most significant vision-based indicators of COVID-19, according to new research.

Although the most common reported symptoms overall were fatigue (90%), a fever (76%) and a dry cough (66%), the study found that having sore eyes was more common when the participants had COVID-19, with 16% reporting the issue as one of their symptoms. Another 18% reported light sensitivity as a problem, as well.

Just 5% reported having had the condition beforehand and 80% reported their eye problems lasted less than two weeks.

Source: Science Daily December 8, 2020