Eye flu cases rise in India: Know its symptoms and treatment

Sushmita Panda Jul 31, 2023

Cases of conjunctivitis, also known as eye flu are on the rise across India.

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Doctors are witnessing around 100 cases everyday in Delhi.

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Reportedly, most of the patients had swollen red eyes and experienced pain when they visited the doctors.

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It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. Conjunctiva is the clear, thin membrane that covers your eyeball and the inside of your eyelids.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of pink eye can vary but typically include redness or swelling of the white of the eye.

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It can be difficult to determine the exact cause of conjunctivitis because some symptoms may be the same no matter the cause, CDC revealed.

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– Pink or red color in the white of the eyes– Swelling of the conjunctiva– Increased tear production

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– Itching, irritation, and/or burning– Discharge– Crusting of eyelids or lashes, especially in the morning

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Antibiotic eye drops, eye ointments, topical decongestants, lubricants, and some oral anti-allergic can help in the treatment of conjunctivitis.

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If you are infected with Eye Flu, wash hands with soap and water to decrease the spread of infection.

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