Contact lens must not be worn during outbreak?

In fact, contact lenses can be used as long as theyare kept clean, said Ye Jian, an ophthalmologist of Daping Hospital inChongqing municipality.

Before putting a lens into an eye or taking a lensout, one should sterilize their hands. But in cases where someone showssymptoms, such as coughing and eye discomfort, or has contacted with aninfected person, stop using contact lens, and go see a doctor.