“An outbreak of viral

conjunctivitis

An outbreak of viral

conjunctivitis”

An outbreak of viral

An outbreak of viral conjunctivitis is active in our Area for the last two weeks. Initial symptoms: 1- Foreign body sensation 2- Itching 3- Watering 4- Mid discharge 5- Redness

Precautions: Those who are having these symptoms are requested to avoid touching the eyes.

If any of the symptoms do occur please wash your eyes gently with clean water and take rest.

Those affected are not supposed to travel.

Avoid activities which cause eye strain like reading and watching TV.

Most common route of spread is direct contact and droplet.

Frequent hand washing minimize spread of infection.

Frequent cleaning of commonly used door handles can be considered

Thank you Dr.Muhamed AV Department of Ophthalmology Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd. Mini By-pass Road, Govindapuram P.O., Calicut - 673 016, Kerala, India. Phone:+91-495- 3911 400, 2488 000 Fax:+91-495-2741329 Email:mimsclt@mimsindia.com