Children to the elderly are being impacted by the pink eye outbreak in Dhanbad, and the virus is entering the eyes through the air

 Children to the elderly are being impacted by the pink eye outbreak in Dhanbad, and the virus is entering the eyes through the air

The commencement of the rainy season has brought a number of illnesses knocking on doors. One of these is pink eye, which affects everyone from young toddlers to the elderly. It is known as conjunctivitis. It spreads quickly through the air and only enters other people's eyes.

Dhanbad. In Koyalanchal, germs and viruses are assaulting the eyes at the same time as a result of sunshine and rain. Children and adults are becoming victims of viral conjunctivitis as a result. It is also known as pink eye in colloquial English. The patient is experiencing extreme discomfort, edoema, and watery eyes as a result of infection.

the eyes of others are exposed to airborne germs

15-20 of these patients visit the OPD of the SNMMCH's Ophthalmology Department every day. According to ophthalmologist Dr. Lokesh Jalan, it is becoming more and more common among those who work with children. It spreads quickly through the air and only enters other people's eyes. After a brief period of eye irritation, the eyes soon begin to get red. Many school administrations are also contacting parents through texts, pleading with them not to bring the afflicted kids to school.

So many sufferers were discovered in the last five days

19 July: 12 patients

20–25 July, patients

July 21–27, patients

22 July: 17 patients

24 - 31 July, patients

look after these objects

Avoid making touch with a sick person. Give him fresh towels and clothing if a family member becomes ill. Use only clean towels and clothing. Avoid using your hands to directly rub your eyes. Avoid cramming too many people into one space. When infected, must wear glasses. Never administer any medication or drops yourself.