Covid-19 Can Cause Vision Loss If Not Treated Immediately: Experts

Hyderabad: Forget soreness or redness of eyes. Covid-19 has the potential to cause ‘vision attack’, leading to blindness if not treated immediately. Cases of vision loss linked to Covid-19 and adverse reaction due to use of steroids are on the rise in the city, warn health experts.

- Syed.Akbar

Thus far, soreness, conjunctivitis or burning of eyes have been reported in Covid-19 patients. There are instances of blurred vision too. But, of late, experts point out that instances of sudden vision attack or acute loss of vision are increasing among Covid-19 patients, particularly the elderly and those with comorbidities..