The Pink Eye

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Monsoon is a great time to go outdoors. It is also a time when conjunctivitis i.e. pink eye cases spike. It occurs mainly due to humidity which allows the virus & bacteria to thrive.

Symptoms- itchy, watery eyes, clear discharge (viral) or thick mucoid discharge (bacterial)

Do’s & Dont’s

Do :white_check_mark:

  1. Wash hands regularly (before & after cleaning your eyes)
  2. Use Cold compress for decreasing irritation
  3. Use lubricants (artificial tears) frequently
  4. Stay indoors till infection subsides
  5. Take opinion of eye specialist for using antiviral or antibiotic medications

Don’t :cross_mark:

  1. Touch / rub eyes - can spread / increase infection
  2. Use contact lens
  3. Share your personal items with others
  4. Use makeup
  5. Use over the counter eyedrops - it can worsen infection

Were your eyes affected by conjunctivitis? What remedies did you use?

MBH/DB

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Use a cool compress, apply artificial tears, and wash hands frequently. For bacterial cases, a doctor may prescribe antibiotic drops.

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I didn’t had conjunctivitis so I didn’t knew the remedies. It’s good to learn now.

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We should not rub eyes even though it is irritating as it increases the problem.

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Yes! Precaution is must in humid weather. Proper hygiene and disinfection should be maintain if any one member in family suffers from conjunctivitis. Maintain distance from the member to prevent spread of infection.

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Conjunctivitis also called pink eyes is contagious viral disease. Home remedies like cold compresses, wearing glasses, and frequent eye wash helps to manage symptoms.

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Spot on advice for monsoon season! !!!The spike in humidity creates ideal conditions for transmission, making basic hand hygiene and avoiding contact lenses the easiest ways to prevent outbreaks.

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This is a good reminder that good hand hygiene plays a big role in preventing the spread of conjunctivitis.

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Very timely and informative @APURVA
With conjunctivitis cases increasing during the monsoon, simple preventive measures like good hand hygiene and avoiding self-medication can go a long way in limiting its spread.