Come monsoon and conjunctivitis is here to stay. As Doctors start receiving large number of patients walking in with watery, red eyes. It is important that Doctors advise their patients on precautions to be taken to avoid such infections. In addition, if the patient is infected, how to avoid other family members from getting infected. Symptoms The most common symptoms of conjunctivitis are: Red eyes Burning sensation in eyes Itching and blurred vision Causes Conjunctivitis occurs when there is inflammation in the conjunctiva - this is the delicate membrane that lines person’s eyelids and masks the open surface of eyeball.
This infection could be viral, bacterial, fungal or chemical. Maintaining good hygiene habits will help everyone keep this highly contagious ailment at bay. The most contagious types are viral and bacterial in which a heavy discharge appears. Prevention Doctors can…
