Resumen
Objective: To elucidate the studies that confirm the new coronavirus manifestations and its ophthalmological clinical symptoms, as well as its complications. Literature review: Faced with the need to better understand the trace of COVID-19 in the human body, an interventional observation carried out with thirty patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia showed that the virus was present in the tears and conjunctival secretions of individuals with conjunctivitis. Although there is ophthalmological evidence which confirms the manifestation of the virus, this data is still insufficient. Furthermore, it is important to emphasize that there are several clinical outcomes in infected patients, when compared to those uncontaminated individuals. Final considerations: It is known that the main route of transmission of SARS-COV-2 is respiratory, but current scientific studies indicate that the virus can also be transmitted through tears. However, the evidence on COVID-19 in the ophthalmological scope is still limited, so there is a need for further research to elucidate its form of transmission through the ocular route.