Coronavirus adhesion to contact lenses

A large proportion of people require vision correction, and about 10% of them prefer using contact lenses. However, one of the key questions that has arisen is whether wearing contact lenses is safe during this pandemic. Currently this question remains highly debated and further scientific studies are required to adequately answer this question. Two important factors that may help removal of the viruses from contact lenses are the use of cleaning solutions and the human blinking reflex. The aim of the study is to evaluate whether contact lens care solutions and the blinking reflex are sufficient in removing coronaviruses from contact lenses.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lyndon Jones

Student:

Manish Shukla

Partner:

OcuBlink

Discipline:

Other

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo