Patients of conjunctivitis and other eye related infections are increasing in large numbers in Delhi and its surrounding areas. Many doctors have warned that there is a need to take special care of cleanliness to stop the spread of the way in which the cases of eye-related infections are increasing. Doctors from both government and private hospitals said that this disease is affecting a large population of youth living in the city. It is such an infection that if not treated in time, it can create a lot of trouble for any person.
Eye infections and conjunctivitis
According to the news published in ‘NDTV’ English portal, according to Dr. Aarti Nangia, Senior Consultant, Eyes Specialist at Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, there has been an increase in the cases of eye infection and conjunctivitis in Delhi. .It is either an isolated infection of the eye or is accompanied by an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cough or cold. Because the virus is the same which is infecting the eyes and throat.
The disease is spreading rapidly due to the changing season
It is a seasonal change and along with viral infections, bacterial infections and allergies also increase. We have seen a slight increase in such cases, said Dr Suresh Kumar, medical director of the Delhi government-run LNJP hospital. Where patients are coming with complaints of burning sensation in the eyes along with fever. These are symptoms of viral infection. This disease is taking people of any age in its grip. When asked whether these patients were showing any COVID-like symptoms, he said no.
The doctor issued this order to prevent infection
However, Dr. Nangia claimed that the eye infection with red eyes could be called a new COVID-like epidemic as it is a viral infection (eye flu). He said, there has been an increase in the spread of infection because it spreads from person to person. It also spreads rapidly through contact or touch. Therefore, there is a need to take care of cleanliness in this disease. Doctors have advised to wash hands frequently with soap and water to prevent the spread of infection.
If you want to prevent infection, you must follow this advice
Doctors have said that to avoid this disease, it can be cured by antibiotic eye drops, eye ointments, topical decongestants, smell and some antibiotics. Could. In this disease, you can get relief for a few moments even by compressing with an ice pack. Symptoms include watery eyes, redness, congestion, photophobia, and hemorrhage in the superficial layer of the eye. To prevent the spread of the infection, touching of the eyes should be minimized, contact with others should be avoided and school children with infection should be isolated for 3-5 days, after which they may become non-infectious if treatment is initiated.
Children affected by eye infection in Delhi schools
Cases of conjunctivitis and other eye infections are also being reported from various schools in Delhi. Cases of eye infection are coming to the fore in the schools of Delhi. Mainly, there are cases of typhoid, upset stomach and conjunctivitis. Students with eye infection are not going to school for 2-3 days, but for typhoid and stomach infection, students are taking medical leave for at least a week. Sudha Acharya, principal of ITL Public School, said several cases of typhoid have been reported among class 11 students. But this time there is no case of dengue. He said that several precautionary measures are being taken and students of classes 11 and 12 are conducting awareness campaign for the younger students.
Dr. Mahipal Singh Sachdev, Chairman and Managing Director of Center for Sight, said that the number of patients in OPD at its centers is increasing day by day. The complaints of itching and red eyes are increasing rapidly. Overall (at our centers) if we compare at other times, there has been an increase of at least 20-25 percent.
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