Should We Wear Medical Goggles for Coronavirus Protection?

We know that masks are a great method for helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. But, now experts are saying that more widespread use of eye protection in certain situations may be a good idea.

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) don't currently recommend goggles for everyone, the country's top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci recently told ABC News that “if you have medical goggles or a face shield, you should wear it.”

Can you get COVID-19 through your eyes?

“We know the primary way COVID-19 is spread is by respiratory droplets through the air or by coming in contact with a contaminated surface and then touching the mucosal membranes in your nose and mouth,” says Jerry Zuckerman, M.D., vice president of infection prevention and control at Hackensack Meridian Health. “However, your eyes contain a similar mucosal lining that could also be an entry point for the virus.”

Are goggles a good idea?

The CDC officially recommends that eye protection be worn by health care workers in “areas with moderate to substantial community transmission.”

Dr. Fauci said in the ABC News interview that goggles were “not universally recommended” as of now, but “if you want to be really complete, you should probably use [eye protection] if you can.”

Proper eye protection should wrap around the front and side of your eyes. These include:

· Face shields

· Medical Goggles

· Safety Glasses

Prescription eyewear, reading glasses and sunglasses are not protective due to the openings around the side of the frames.

If you're in an area where you come into contact with a large number of people like a restaurant or grocery store, work indoors for long periods of time or have to work closely with others – wearing some form of goggles or face shield will likely provide greater protection from COVID-19. Those who might be at higher risk for severe complications from COVID-19 should consider wearing additional protection in situations where there's more risk.

“For most, it's a matter of preference and comfort level at this point,” says Dr. Zuckerman. “If you have the protective equipment and you want to use it, you will likely have a greater amount of protection.”

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