Infect your eyes in monsoon
Conjunctivitis, styes, keratitis, and blepharitis are among the eye illnesses that are more likely to occur during the monsoon season. The body’s defenses against infection are diminished by humidity.
When wet, factors such as humidity, contaminated water contact, unsanitary behavior, exposure to airborne allergens, improper contact lens care, and social interaction with infected individuals can all lead to infection.
Practice proper hygiene to avoid eye infections, which includes washing your hands frequently, keeping your eyes dry, and only using clean water to wash or clean your eyes.
The risk of infection can be decreased by wearing protective eyewear, using contact lenses correctly, and not exchanging personal belongings with others.
Seek medical help if you have symptoms like itching, redness, soreness, discharge, or impaired vision that could indicate an infection. These symptoms can also be signs of serious eye disorders, and it’s critical to treat any illness as soon as possible.
Many patients with complaints of fatigued, dry, and itchy eyes visit the OPD on a typical day. In the eyes, it frequently feels as though there is no more moisture almost like a desert. Usually an indication of dry eye disease, this condition causes irritation and blurred vision as the natural tears that keep the eyes comfortable and clean begin to dry out.
The Causes of Dry Eye Disease: In the current digital era, our eyes, which were formerly supported by the regular rhythm of blinks, are subjected to an unrelenting assault of screens. There is a quiet epidemic of dry eyes as a result of their prolonged focus and lack of the regular blinks that replace tears. (DED) is a developing public health issue that impacts visual function and quality of life.
Typical Signs of Dry Eye Syndrome
- Stinging, burning, or itching
- blurry vision
- Redness
- Sensitivity to light
- eyes that are watery
- Mucus
- discomfort after prolonged computer use or reading.
Keep Yourself Clean
Before touching your eyes, wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Avoid rubbing your eyes as this could transfer viruses and bacteria from your hands to your eyes.
Keep Your Eyes Dry
Use a fresh, soft towel to gently dry your eyes if they get wet from the rain. Don’t use a handkerchief or towel that has been used before to stop the transmission of diseases.
Make Use of Pure Water
Don’t use tainted water or splash rainwater in your face. Use filtered, boiled, or clean water to wash your face and eyes.
