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We all love monsoons - hot and piping pakoras, long drives and the earthy scent of petrichor. But this lovely weather is also associated with a host of water and foodborne diseases including malaria, jaundice, leptospirosis, flu and diarrhoea. Not just this, the rainy season also invites a host of eye infections.As we all know, among eye infections, conjunctivitis is the most common one. Doctors report a sharp rise in eye infection during this humid weather. Three common types of eye infectionsConjunctivitisCommonly known as pink eye, conjunctivitis is the most common type of eye infection. Common symptoms include red eyes, discharge from the eyes. The infection can be easily spread from one person to another by touch.

KeratitisKeratitis is the infection of the cornea. The infection is caused by injury to the eyes caused due to unhygienic routine of contact lens. If left unattended, the infection can even lead to blindness.

TrachomaTrachoma is caused by bacterium chlamydia trachomatis. The infection is responsible for blindness in almost 1.9 million people across the globe. The blindness caused by trachoma is irreversible. It can be caused through direct touch or towels and flies that have come in contact with the eyes or nose of an infected person.

Other sources of contamination can include soil, uncooked meal and unwashed vegetables.

Tips to prevent eye infections- Wash your hands with soap and water frequently.

- Separate your towels, linens, clothes and bedsheets from other people in the family.

- Do not wear contact lenses while swimming. If you use them by mistake, get a new pair.

- Maintain good contact lens hygiene. Wash your hands thoroughly before wearing and taking off lenses.

- If you are trekking or cycling through the forest, wear protective eye gear.

- Take a bath from warm water if you get drenched in rain.

- If you feel any discomfort in eyes, seek medical help. Do not self-medicate.

- If you have already caught the infection, here are some tips to follow

- If you have already caught the infection, wear glasses or a face shield.

- Use boiled or filtered water to wash your eyes.

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3 types of eye infections and tips to prevent them during monsoon - Times of India

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