EYE INFECTIONS LIKE CONJUNCTIVITIS, DRY EYES AND EYE STY ARE VERY COMMON IN MONSOON

EYE CARE DURING RAINS

EYE INFECTIONS LIKE CONJUNCTIVITIS, DRY EYES AND EYE STY ARE VERY COMMON IN MONSOON

    During monsoon, infections have a tendency to spread really fast, given the increase in the moisture content in the atmosphere. This can lead to a lot of infections, especially eye infections spread fast during the rainy season. Hence, it is essential to know about the various eye infections that occur and also learn about how to take care of your eyes if you are suffering from them. 

 
CONJUNCTIVITIS Dr Himanshu Mehta, eye surgeon, says, “One should not use steroid-based eye drops if one has conjunctivitis. Use antibiotic-based eye drops. One must avoid wearing contact lenses if the eye is red.”
    He further adds, “One must avoid going out if the eye is red as it is infectious. Maintain proper hygiene and use sanitisers to clean hands. Use sunglasses if you have conjunctivitis to avoid discomfort from bright light. Avoid eye makeup and do not share handkerchiefs and towels.” 

DRY EYES Another common problem is dryness of the eyes along with burning, itching and discharge. People, who work on computers for long, will find that computer vision syndrome is aggravated in monsoon. Take frequent breaks from your computer screen. Palm your eyes and if the dryness persists, use lubricating eye drops. Rest your eyes regularly. Work in a well-lit environment to avoid straining your eyes.
    Do not splash water on your eyes unnecessarily as it disturbs the tear film coating the eye ball. As opposed to the common assumption, splashing water inside your eyes washes away the tear film (protective layer) and causes dry eyes in the long run. Also there are times when tap water may contain tanker water, which can be contaminated as well. 

EYE STY Eye sty is caused by bacterial infection. It is a painful lump along the eyelid. An eye sty can be treated with warm compress and proper medication.
    Also, since it is windy and dusty during the monsoons, wear sunglasses to prevent dust particles from entering the eyes. Observe personal hygiene in rainy season and keep your eyes healthy.