Unraveling the conjunctivitis crisis: understanding the spiking incidence in Karachi and Lahore-Pakistan

Author:

Ahmed Aliza1,Irfan Hamza1,Islam Md. Aminul2

Affiliation:

1. Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi

2. Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahayan Medical and Dental College (SKZMDC), Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Conjunctivitis is a contagious viral ocular disease that has increased highly in the different areas of Pakistan. Public health data confirmed 86 133 cases in September 2023, which crossed previous any other records. It is confirmed that this infection affects people of all ages, including adults and children frequently. Different clinical symptoms such as painful eyes, redness, inflammation, and augmenting tearing are observed. This infection is responsible for blindness. The transmission of ocular secretion spreads this infectious disease from an infected person to others by contact. In addition current year, less precipitation in Pakistan has impaired the air quality. Temperature, humidity, poor sanitation, polluted air, and other environmental factors are also related to the increase of the disease. This short article aims to present an overview of the rising incidence of conjunctivitis, its probable causes, signs, and symptoms, as well as potential treatments. Using saline for flushing eyes or eye drops is recommended by the Ophthalmologist. A few suggestions such as staying at home, avoiding allergens and contact lenses, washing eyes carefully, and using clean clothes need to be followed for this infection. Multiple immediate action steps are required to prevent and control including heightened public awareness.

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Subject

General Medicine,Surgery

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