Conjunctivitis cases in Delhi-NCR are increasing, with AIIMS reporting 100 cases daily. A private eye care facility in Delhi recorded 1032 incidents of conjunctivitis in the Delhi-National Capital Region and 1521 cases across the entire country. Continue reading to know more about the viral infection amid the monsoon.
The AIIMS Report
Conjunctivitis instances are increasing in Delhi and the National Capital Region, with the national capital recording 100 cases each day, according to Dr. JS Titiyal, Chief of the RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences at AIIMS. Dr. Titiyal stated,
“We are getting at least 100 cases of conjunctivitis per day. There is usually a seasonal increase in conjunctivitis cases, which coincides with the flu season. The conjunctivitis cases are mostly caused by a virus.”
Dr. Harsh Kumar, Centre for Sight, says,
The conjunctivitis cases are reported each year during monsoon season, “Red eye returns with monsoon, itching, redness, watering and sometimes discharge.”
Director and Co-Founder of Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals, Dr. Samir Sud, stated,
“These figures represent a significant increase compared to the same period in the previous year (July 2022), with 646 cases in Delhi NCR and 1202 cases nationwide. The surge in numbers necessitates heightened awareness and swift action to control the spread of this eye condition effectively.”
Doctors’ Explanation
Dr. Titiyal explained the risks and advised following normal hygiene practices, such as regularly washing your hands after coming inside from the outside. He stated,
“General hygiene measures should be followed. You should wash your hands whenever coming from outside. Try to avoid close contact with anyone in your family who has eye flu.”
“If you have conjunctivitis, use dark goggles, avoid swimming, avoid close contact with others, do not touch your eyes, children may avoid going to school for a few days to avoid spreading to other students.”
Dr. Harsh also provided some safety tips and advised avoiding crowded areas.
“Avoid crowded places and avoid touching common objects like railings or handles. Use only antibiotic eye drops.”
Dr. Samir Sud said.
“In order to reduce the risk of transmitting conjunctivitis, it is essential to maintain strict hygiene practices. Thoroughly washing hands, avoiding touching the eyes, and refraining from sharing personal items like towels or eye makeup can contribute to preventing the infection’s transmission.”
Effect Of Conjunctivitis On Students And Schools
In Delhi, schools are also seeing an increase in occurrences of eye infections that typically last three to four days. Some schools send a minimum of 10 to 12 students who exhibit symptoms home each day to prevent the virus from spreading.
According to Annie Koshi, administrator of St. Mary’s School, students with eye infections are often in grades 4 to 7 and usually recover in three to four days. According to Sudha Acharya, another principal, children in the elementary department of ITL Public School are more likely to have instances. More than 10% of the children at the Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Vasundhara Enclave, according to Neeru Vijh, have eye infections.
According to Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, the Delhi government-run hospitals are “on alert,” particularly concerning conjunctivitis, fungal infections, and vector-borne illnesses.
We at Entertales encourage each and everyone to take good care of themselves and follow the advice of the health experts.
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