28 We can hypothesize that SARS-CoV-2 is transported from the infected ocular surface to the respiratory and digestive tract through the lacrimal canaliculi (which drains tears from the eye surface into the nasal cavity), regardless of a more or less significant presence of the ACE2 receptors on the cornea and conjunctiva. 39 , 40 Altogether, dry eye condition might be a risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection and the use of OED might have a preventive role.
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COVID-19 Ocular Prophylaxis: The Potential Role of Ozonated-Oils in Liposome Eyedrop Gel.
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