Hand washing, Covid-19 and Facial Palsy

Government and medical guidance on reduction of transmission of Coronavirus advises regular handwashing. This advice is particularly relevant to people with facial palsy who may be touching their face, often in the region of the eye, more often throughout the day....

Covid-19 regulations & facial palsy

The regulations which have been instigated in order to control the rising number of Covid-19 infections can have an impact for people with facial palsy. Not all the impacts are necessarily negative..! The enforced wearing of masks in shops, museums, etc. means that...

Eye Problems in Facial Palsy

When someone has facial palsy, the affected eye is very likely to suffer from problems as a result of reduced tear production. Signs of Eye Irritation: • Dry eye or a gritty sensation • Burning or eye pain • Decreased or blurry vision • Sensitivity to light • Eye...