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Contact lenses can prevent coronavirus because they stop people touching their face
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Contact lenses could prevent the spread of coronavirus because they stop people from touching their face, medics have revealed.
From those working on the frontline to people at home, wearing contacts may be a better option than glasses which often fog up, need wiped or fiddled with throughout the day.
It's now a well-known fact that coronavirus can be transmitted by touching the eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. And there were even reports that wearing contact lenses was unsafe and that people should switch to glasses.However, the General Optical Council (GOC) says lenses are the least obstructive form of vision correction for NHS staff to wear under masks and visors because they don’t require any adjustments.And they even offer
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