An epidemic infection of conjunctivitis

 

An epidemic infection of conjunctivitis has spread in different areas in Karachi. It has been observed that people of all ages, including children, the elderly, and young adults, are susceptible to conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologists recommend that anyone experiencing symptoms should promptly isolate their pillow and towel and seek medical attention. Wearing black glasses is not a significant factor in preventing the spread of infection. 

Getting to Know Conjunctivitis

Pink eye disease is identified as an inflammation in the conjunctiva. Speculating what that is? It is the external clear membrane of thin tissue that covers the white area of your eyes and lines the eyelids from the inside. In case you are guessing that it is called pink eye because one of its major symptoms is a reddish pink eye, you are right.

 While the disease isn’t severe at all, it may cause vision loss in rare cases. That’s why you need to be aware of its existence in your eyes when it happens and get it treated as soon as possible.

What are conjunctivitis symptoms that we all must be aware of?

Apart from irritation, redness and swelling, here are the conjunctivitis signs and symptoms you must be on a lookout for.

• Loads of unintentional tears.
• Discharge - watery or coloured in yellow or green.
• Crusts forming on the eyelids that make them stick.
• Itchiness in the eyes.
• More intolerance towards brighter light.
• Lymph nodes that are swollen.
• Avoid self medications.
• Blurry and hazy vision.
• Loss of vision (rare)
• Severe pain (rare)
• High fever (rare)

People also ask ‘can conjunctivitis cause headaches?’. The answer is yes, and bacterial conjunctivitis takes most of the blame here.

Once you know these conjunctivitis early symptoms, make sure getting an eye test done. If you live in Karachi, you can find professional eye consultants at Z.E. Eye Hospital

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