The Omicron variant continues to circulate in France and claims many victims. Many symptoms specific to this variant of COVID-19 have already been identified in the population. Researchers have just put forth a new symptom that will send shivers down your spine. You can indeed lose your eyesight! The Objeko team reveals everything in this article†
Omicron: COVID-19 is still going well
The COVID-19 pandemic recently celebrated its second anniversary / An event we could have done without. And with the Omicron variant, it seems that the terrible disease can no longer be ignored…
At the beginning of the pandemic, hospitalizations and death rates were very high. This caused a very long incarceration and general hysteria. After a very stressful period, the pandemic seemed to have calmed down. In this way we were able to regain freedom for a short time. However, a second wave of contamination had sent us all back inside. We all remember the curfew, which was very poorly received by a French people at the end of their chain.
The vaccine then came, not without polarizing the population. Despite everything, the vaccinations resulted in a nice reduction of the disease. It was unfortunately without counting on the arrival of the Delta variant, which turned the deal on its head.
The Sanitary Pass was introduced to give vaccinated people a semblance of normal life during this period of doubt. And, of course, lately it’s the Omicron variant that has been the talk of the town. This terrible variant from South Africa is extremely contagious than the previous one. Fortunately, this Omicron variant is also much less lethal. According to three studies conducted in the United Kingdom and South Africa, this variant would reduce the risk of hospitalization by 30% to 80%. Moreover, even for hospitalized patients, the need for oxygen would be less. This is perhaps the last problematic variant. We certainly hope so!
many symptoms
The Omicron variety may not be too deadly unlike other species, but that doesn’t stop it from causing a lot of symptoms. A Norwegian study showed that 72% of participants affected by Omicron suffered from a sore throat. Another study also confirmed that the Omicron variant seems to be everything first in the saliva, up to two days before it appears in the nose.
dr. Moreno of Yale University, however, said such sore throats were usually not mild. These are very intense throat words, which give the feeling of having a raw throat.
Studies conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine Hospital also seem to show that nearly 20% of patients contaminated suffered from acute diarrhea due to Omicron.
However, this very unpleasant symptom that occurs on the toilet was especially expected from people with already weakened immune systems.
Finally, people infected with the Omicron variant may sweat profusely in the middle of the night, as if they had just performed an intense physical exertion. They should change their nightwear and bedding every day until the symptoms subside. Fortunately, these don’t last long.
This Omicron Symptom That Can Make You Lose Your Vision!
Unfortunately, not all symptoms of the Omicron variant are temporary discomfort. A new study was just published on the JAMA Network on April 14, what a platform of scientific publications. Researchers at the University of Michigan in the United States point to a causal relationship between an infection with Omicron and a retinal artery occlusion. Simply put, the symptoms are similar to a stroke.” In some cases, this can lead to a decrease in visual acuity, or worse, loss of vision. These symptoms appear between 2 and 26 weeks after infection.
As reported by our colleagues at La Dépêche: “many patients who experience partial degradation of their vision, saw a gradual return to normal. No treatment has been developed for those who have had a total loss of threshold vision.”
The problem with this Omicron symptom is that it: often considered secondary, as opposed to respiratory diseases. So for some patients it is sometimes too late. If you have been affected by COVID-19 and your eyesight is deteriorating, don’t delay informing your doctor!
