is a vascular bomb.
“#LongCovid is a vascular bomb.
The arteries in my retinas are dying. My vision in my left eye is going. I have spots on my brain MRI. I’ve now been waking up with this stuff in the whites of my eyes.”
Opinion: Why do we have to keep getting COVID?
'Why aren't we taking it seriously?' 'Why aren't we fixing ventilation everywhere?' 'Why aren't antivirals easily available?'
Laura Miers on Twitter
Anecdotal thread: I’ve seen the eye doctor yearly since I was 7-years-old—I had no issues beyond nearsightedness. I’ve had Covid twice since 2020, & now I have Meibomian gland dysfunction & optic neuritis. A family member now has myriad eye complications. Friends have new eye diagnoses. Thread:
Chris Turnbull on Twitter
Comprehensive analysis of study thread on Twitter: New Study: Covid found to infect the eyes and replicate with in them: virus found in eyes months after infection:
'our data give us reason to believe that so-called long-Covid symptoms may include degenerative retinal disease.'
Study leader says.
laurie allee on Twitter
The #longcovid sleep stuff was interesting - thanks to all who shared ideas - it all helps.
How about eyes folks?
Since covid, have you noticed:
- Deterioration in your vision
- Dryness
- Sensitivity to brightness
- Pain
- Flashes, floaters etc.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Overview
"The researchers found that nerve fiber loss and an increase in dendritic or key immune cells on the cornea may help identify long COVID."