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The tear samples were collected from patients using Schirmer\u2019s strips or capillary tubes to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 by real-time PCR assay. COVID-19 vaccination and infection status, visual acuity, and clinical features were documented in all cases.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 111 patients with symptoms of conjunctivitis were included during the study period. The mean age was 41.1 \u00b1 13.1 years, and the mean duration of symptoms was 7.1 \u00b1 4.4 days, with 74% males. Conjunctival congestion was mild in 69 (62.1%) patients, moderate in 30 (27%) patients, and severe in 12 (10.8%) patients. All except four had superficial punctate keratitis (SPK). Five (4.3%) patients were positive for SARS-CoV-2 RNA in their tear samples. All had mild\u2013moderate conjunctival congestions with variable papiliofollicular reaction and SPKs, superficial hemorrhages were seen in three and pseudomembrane in one patient. They were followed up with telemedicine and three of them developed mild COVID-19-related symptoms and recovered after in-home quarantine. 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