Letters: Examining an asymptomatic Covid-19 patient without protective equipment

At present we are facing a situation that is unprecedented and unknown in our lifetime from Covid-19.¹ While there is some undisputed information available, a lot is still not known. Symptomatic patients present with widely documented symptoms including respiratory diseases, fever, etc.² Other symptoms such as those affecting the eyes have been less documented. It is, however, widely believed that transmission of Covid-19 occurs through direct or indirect contact with mucous membranes in the eyes, mouth, or nose. As a result, possible involvement of the ocular surface including the cornea, conjunctiva and the lacrimal system into the nasal duct must not be ignored.^3-5