CONCLUSION
Transmission of virus is multi-modal. Conjunctival mucosa presents a real risk for transmission in blood splashes, droplets or aerosols with viable virus, including SARS-CoV-2. HCW often do not detect contaminations to the eye resulting in low compliance of eye protection due to perceived low risk and erroneous belief that prescription glasses is adequate protection. However, modelling and simulation have shown importance of the face shield use in droplet precaution. While it is hard to be tested in isolation as it is part of the package of PPE used in droplet precaution, the limited reports from SARS, COVID-19 and influenza season supports its use.