Health News Desk,A large number of patients of conjunctivitis and other eye infections are increasing in and around Delhi. Many doctors have warned that with eye infections on the rise, special attention needs to be paid to cleanliness to prevent it from spreading. Doctors from public and private hospitals said that this disease is affecting a large young population living in the city. This is an infection which can cause big problems for anyone if not treated in time.

Eye infections and conjunctivitis

According to Dr. Aarti Nangia, Senior Consultant, Ophthalmologist, Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, there has been a rise in cases of eye infections and conjunctivitis in Delhi. It is an isolated infection of the eyes or it is accompanied by an upper respiratory tract infection like cough or cold. Because this virus is the same one that is infecting the eyes and throat.

This disease is spreading rapidly due to climate change.

“This is a seasonal change and along with viral infections, bacterial infections and allergies also increase. We have seen a slight increase in these cases,” said Dr Suresh Kumar, medical director of the government LNJP hospital in Delhi. Where patients come with fever and burning sensation in the eyes, these are symptoms of viral infection. This disease is affecting people of any age. When asked if these patients had any Covid-like symptoms, he said no, these patients did not have any Covid-like symptoms.

The doctor issued this order to prevent infection

However, Dr. Nangia said that red eye infection can be called a new COVID-type epidemic because it is a viral infection (eye flu). He said that the spread of infection has increased because it spreads from one person to another. It also spreads rapidly through contact or touching. Therefore, it is important to take care of cleanliness in this disease. Doctors recommend washing hands frequently with soap and water to prevent the spread of infection.

If you want to avoid infection, you must follow this advice

Doctors said that this disease can be treated with the use of antibiotic eye drops, eye ointments, topical decongestants, smelling and some antibiotics. In this disease, you can also get relief for some time by applying ice pack. Symptoms include watery eyes, redness, congestion, photophobia and bleeding in the surface layer of the eye. To prevent the spread of infection, eye contact should be minimized, contact with others should be avoided, and infected school children should be isolated for 3 to 5 days, after which they may become non-infectious if treatment begins.

Children affected by eye infection in Delhi schools

Cases of conjunctivitis and other eye infections are also being reported in many schools in Delhi. Cases of eye infections are being reported in Delhi schools. Most cases of typhoid fever, stomach ache and conjunctivitis are reported. Students with eye infections do not go to school for 2-3 days, but for typhoid fever and stomach infections, students are taking sick leave for at least a week. Sudha Acharya, Principal of ITL Public School, said that many cases of typhoid fever have been reported among class 11 students. But this time there is no case of dengue fever.

Dr Mahipal Singh Sachdev, Chairman and Managing Director, Centre for Sight, said that the number of OPD patients at their centres is increasing day by day. Complaints of itching and red eyes are increasing rapidly. Globally, there has been an increase of at least 20-25 per cent (in our centres) compared to other times.