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.