Will be blind! This dangerous infection spreads in the rain, these people are more threatened

Khargone. In the rainy season, the risk of cold-cough, fever along with a serious eye disease also increases rapidly. According to doctors, during the rainy season ‘fungal corneal infection’ means fungal infection spreads rapidly. If this disease is not identified and treated in the early days, then the eyesight can also go. In many parts of the country including Khargone, patients of this disease appear every year.

According to ophthalmologists, this eye disease is called ‘fungal corneal infection’. This disease occurs especially those who do soil related work. Such as farmers, gardeners, potters or people associated with construction work. Apart from this, there is a high risk among young children and the elderly, because their immunity is weak. This infection also spreads through the wind.

What are the symptoms of infection?

Dr. Mahesh Patidar, an eye disease co-healing of Khargone, states that early symptoms of fungal infection include eye irritation, sticking, redness and too much mud (discharge). If there is no treatment in two to three days, a white blister is formed on the pupil of the eye, which later bursts. In this condition, the infection increases and the eye light gradually starts decreasing. Once the vision is gone, it becomes difficult to get it back.

Who is more in danger?
The risk of this infectious disease is the most common people associated with profession like farmers, gardeners, laborers and potters. Apart from these, young children and elderly, people with low immunity and people suffering from allergies or pre -disease also come in contact with this disease quickly. According to Dr. Patidar, this infection increases quickly in young children because they are unable to tell eye pain or irritation. Many times the eyes stick completely and the child is not even able to open his eyes.

Treatment and precautions

Contact the nearest eye doctor immediately as soon as the symptoms of fungal infection are seen. Do not use any eye drop or steroid without doctor’s advice, this can worsen the disease. Do not use a towel, handkerchief or pillow of an infected person. Avoid looking directly in the patient’s eyes, as it is an infectious disease spread by air.

How to rescue?
Doctors say that wash the mouth and eyes with clean water 6 to 7 times a day. Wear glasses while working in soil or farm. If there is any irritation or stickiness in the eyes, do not ignore it. Keep distance from the infected person, especially the children away from the soil. Because, a little carelessness in the rain can take away the eyesight.