Every day 100 patients in Bhuj suffer from eye diseases 100 patients suffer from eye disease every day in Bhuj

At present, a large number of people in the district including Bhuj city are suffering from eye diseases. In which for the last 15 days around 100 persons are receiving treatment from the eye surgeon every day in Bhuj. The spread of the disease is increasing due to the change in the environment and the carelessness shown by the people.

Eye conjunctivitis disease is spreading very fast. It is also known by people as Akhiya Milake. Monsoon has arrived earlier than usual in Kutch due to Cyclone Beeperjoy. Because of this, the spread of the virus has increased in the humid climate and the mixed season of the sun and this infectious eye disease has taken over the city and the district. Doctors consider it as AD virus.

This disease spreads very quickly. If the person who has eye disease comes in contact with the person directly or with the things that he has touched, the virus also takes him under the wrap. So the cases have increased in schools and colleges and if the children have symptoms by the teachers. Ophthalmologists are told not to come to school, there has also been an increase in OPDs.

Disease is spread by touch and not by sight
This disease of Adeno virus is spreading rapidly but there is no need to be afraid. The disease spreads more by touch than by seeing the affected person. If the affected person touches the eye with someone, the other person gets infected. So the hands should be cleaned frequently. Like Just like being careful in Corona, if you are careful in this disease too, you can be saved. > Dr. Fahim Lala, I Surgeon Bhuj

The virus spreads more in humid and sunny environment
The virus spreads more in this mixed environment of humidity and sun. More cases are coming up in the last fortnight in which symptoms like redness, watery eyes should be consulted immediately. The affected person should avoid contact with people. Recovery comes within 7 days > Dr.Sanjay Upadhyay, Eye Surgeon.Bhuj

Keeping hands clean is a priority for survival
{ To clean hands with handwash
{ Do not touch the eye frequently
{ Do not scratch the eye with handkerchief or cloth
{ Avoiding shaking hands with each other
{ Do not splash water on eyes
{ Rinse with hot water to kill bacteria
{ Wearing glasses while going out
{ The affected person should keep handkerchief, sheet etc. separately
{ Not allowing others to use keyboard, mobile, pen etc

Do this remedy if the eye comes
} Wipe away tears with tissue paper and throw directly into the dustbin.
} If the itching is excessive, shake it
} Washing hands frequently with sanitizer
} Seek medical advice
Symptoms of conjunctivitis
} Pain in the eye
} Eye becomes red
} Water comes

80 percent of patients recover within a week
Adi virus of the eye is more common in monsoon rainy weather. Generally, Adi virus is cured in 5 to 7 days according to the immune system of the person. In some severe cases, recovery takes a fortnight or even a month. There is no special medicine for the virus, but the medicine according to the symptoms is given by the doctors.