Although the intense summer heat is relieved during the monsoon season, it also presents a unique set of health risks, especially for the eyes. An increased risk of eye infections results from the increased wetness and humidity during this period, which provides the perfect habitat for the growth of numerous bacteria, viruses, and fungus. Maintaining eye health during the rainy season requires awareness of these hazards and the use of preventive actions.
Common eye infections during monsoon:
A frequent infection that can arise in both the summer and the rainy season is conjunctivitis, which is caused by bacteria or viruses found in humid environments and water. Stickiness of the eyelids, redness, discomfort, wetness, and a gritty feeling in the eye are some of the symptoms. This eye flu is communicable and can be passed between family members by infected hands, hankies, and napkins.
Stye
A glandular infection along the edge of the lid and the base of the lashes is called stye. It first appears as fever, pus development, and swelling around the edge of the lid. The best approach to treat these infections is to see your eye doctor as soon as possible and follow his instructions for using lubricating and antibiotic eye drops as well as oral painkiller medications. Self-medication and the use of products such as castor oil, goat milk, etc. should be avoided.
Tips to prevent eye infection
- Do not touch your eyes with your unclean hands
- You should wash your hands with soap and water frequently
- Frequently wash your eyes and face with cold water
- Do not use napkins or handkerchiefs of other family members
- Do not wear eye makeup when your eye is red
- Wash and clean the applicators for eye makeup frequently
- Do not instill eye drops without doctor’s prescription
- Do not get these drops from the chemist shop directly
- Avoid going to waterlogged places as they are breeding ground for many bacteria and fungi
- Do not use contact lenses especially when your eyes are red
- Do not over use disposable contact lenses beyond their prescribed period
- Consult Eye specialist early when your eyes have become red for one or two days and do not start self-medication.
Tips to prevent eye infection
- Do not touch your eyes with your unclean hands
- You should wash your hands with soap and water frequently
- Frequently wash your eyes and face with cold water
- Do not use napkins or handkerchiefs of other family members
- Do not wear eye makeup when your eye is red
- Wash and clean the applicators for eye makeup frequently
- Do not instill eye drops without doctor’s prescription
- Do not get these drops from the chemist shop directly
- Avoid going to waterlogged places as they are breeding ground for many bacteria and fungi
- Do not use contact lenses especially when your eyes are red
- Do not over use disposable contact lenses beyond their prescribed period
- Consult Eye specialist early when your eyes have become red for one or two days and do not start self-medication.