In the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, important public health measures such as the utilization of face masks has been widely enforced, including community-wide mandatory face mask use. During this period, there have been observations of an increasing number of patients presenting with dry eye symptoms among regular mask users with no history of ocular surface pathology. Individuals have reported being aware of air blowing upward from the mask into their eyes that is likely to increase the evaporation of their tear film leading to ocular irritation. Although face mask use is essential in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to recognize the potential effects it may have on ocular health. We report a case of face mask-associated ocular complication. After an initial cornea abrasion from mask use, the patient developed recurrent corneal erosion syndrome that was complicated by microbial keratitis after the enforcement of mandatory mask use in public areas.

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面罩相关的复发性角膜糜烂综合征和角膜感染。

在当前的 2019 年冠状病毒病 (COVID-19) 大流行中，广泛执行了重要的公共卫生措施，例如使用口罩，包括在社区范围内强制使用口罩。在此期间，观察到越来越多的没有眼表病变病史的普通口罩使用者出现干眼症状。个人报告说，空气从面罩向上吹入他们的眼睛，这可能会增加泪膜的蒸发，导致眼部刺激。尽管使用口罩对于抗击 COVID-19 大流行至关重要，但重要的是要认识到它可能对眼部健康产生的潜在影响。我们报告了一例与面罩相关的眼部并发症。在最初使用口罩造成角膜磨损后，