Shillong, August 20: In view of the increase in the number of Conjunctivitis cases being reported across the district and in the interest of Public Health, the Office of the District Medical and Health Officer, East Khasi Hills District hereby issues the Health advisory with regards to the prevention and spread of the infection.
Conjunctivitis also known as the eye flu or pink eye is highly contagious and spreads easily from one person to the other through direct contact with the eye secretion of the infected person or indirectly through contaminated objects.
Symptoms include redness and swelling of the eyes, watery discharge, pain or gritty sensation in the eyes, itching, difficulty in tolerating light and eyelids may stick together in the morning.
By following the Do’s and Don’ts collectively we can prevent the infection from spreading. DO’s Practice personal health hygiene by frequently washing your hands with soap.If you are infected isolate yourself at home and avoid coming into contact with others till, the redness of the eyes disappears.
If the symptoms persist for more than 5 days or there is decrease in vision, severe pain, intolerance to light and presence of thick discharge consult a doctor.
DON’Ts Avoid sharing of personal items. Avoid touching eyes. Do not use contact lenses, Don’t go to school, colleges, office, work if you are infected until the redness of the eyes , subside. This advisory come from Dr. A Lyngdoh District Medical and Health Officer East Khasi Hills District, Shillong.
