Cases of conjunctivitis decline, but fears of a resurgence persist
Ophthalmologists in the major city of Karachi have noted a decline in conjunctivitis instances, but they also note that concerns about a future resurgence of the virus still exist. There are currently 100 cases of conjunctivitis every day at the Civil Hospital and 60 cases per day at JPMC.
Dr. Khalid Sheikh, the hospital’s medical superintendent, has made sure that the essential medications are available owing to the ongoing pandemic, according to Dr. Haris, the hospital’s additional medical superintendent. Although there has been a decrease in occurrences, he told The Express Tribune that there are still about 100 cases recorded every day, which calls for sustained vigilance.
Ophthalmologists at JPMC Drs. Pawan Kumar and Sabir Hussain noted that conjunctivitis is easily transmitted through contact with infected people. Sharing personal goods like towels, soaps, and tissues helps spread disease.
Itching, irritation, redness, and profuse watery ocular discharge are all typical conjunctivitis symptoms. Early on in the illness, the pain is frequently so intense that those who are infected may feel driven to wipe their eyes. However, the soreness and ripping stop after about four days.
They advised against rubbing the eyes while the virus is present. They advise rinsing the eyes with cold water if the irritation is significant to hasten the healing process. The pink eye virus typically leaves the body in eight to ten days.
