ISLAMABAD, (MILLT ONLINE/APP): With summer approaching fast,
bacterial conjunctivitis Eye allergies and infections cases have
risen sharply among citizens across the country due to air
pollution.
Eye specialists Dr Muhammad Hannan Jamil talking to private news
channel said dusty environment is also responsible for the growing
number of eye infection.
The reasons attributed to eye ailments are environmental
pollution caused by dust, lack of garbage collections, and smoke
emitting from burning garbage in almost every area, he mentioned.
“Once the infection is developed, it is important to take
antibiotics drops. Maintaining hygiene is very important to avoid
this infection,” Dr said.
Dr Hannan said conjunctivitis infections is contagious
therefore precautions should be taken. The spread of injection
could be discouraged by not sharing personal belongings including
towels.
Ophthalmologist said that problems like dryness in the eye,
itching, discharge and redness and its prevention is fairly simple
invest in a good pair of sunglasses that filters out ultra-violet
rays.
He said tear substitutes are a good way to keep eyes
healthy. Lubricating eye drops are available over the counter, but
it is always safer to consult an ophthalmologist before using
these drops.
He advised the eye patients to regularly consult with
ophthalmology for avoiding further complications during the summer
season.