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Socrates once said:“I know that I know nothing”, which certainly holds true for the present COVID-19 outbreak. There are several unanswered questions: can the disease be transmitted asymptomatically?; what happens after the 14-day incubation period?; should the quarantined subjects without symptoms for 6–8 days be released?; should release from quarantine be allowed if the repeated test (s) are positive?; does COVID-19 affect or manifest itself in the eye or the tear fluid? These are but a few questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic [1]. Going back to ancient times, and with each Hippocratic Oath sworn, the healthcare personnel and services have always strived to maintain highest standards and ethics in the care of patients. When the healthcare personnel themselves, however, are at high risk for exposure or disease transmission, the game can change rapidly—the care workers become patients or …