Masks are effective in curbing transmission of COVID-19. But could they also direct bacteria toward the ocular region? Yoshi Yonekawa, MD, hears from two primary study investigators\u2014Ajay Kuriyan, MD, and Jonathan Chang, MD\u2014about their newly published studies, and invites Paula Pecen, MD, to evaluate the studies' designs, findings, and clinical relevance. After the break, all four doctors compare the two papers and review their respective masking protocols.\nThis editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising.