05/08/2026
๐ฟ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ค๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฉ๐ (๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ) ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฉ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ค๐ง๐ฎ:
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Also known as conjunctivitis, sore eyes is manifested in redness and inflammation of the membranes (conjunctiva) covering the whites of the eyes and the membranes in the inner part of the eyelids. Incubation period or time from exposure to onset of symptoms is usually 5-12 days.
CAUSES
โข Virus infection (Adenoviruses)
โข Chemicals
โข Trauma
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
Direct contact with hands contaminated
with eye secretions of an infected person; touching eyes with hands getting in contact with surfaces, instruments, eye solutions, or make-ups contaminated with the virus from an infected person; and entry of the virus through the eyes by swimming in poorly chlorinated pools
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
โข Begins in one eye and may later affect both eyes
โข Watery to pus-like discharge
โข Redness of the eye with pain and/or itching sensation
โข Eyelids that are stuck together upon waking up
โข In severe cases, pain of the yes upon exposure to sunlight and foreign-body solution
TREATMENT
โข There is no specific treatment during the acute phase (1-2 weeks).
โข If eye discharge is profuse and pus- like or patient develops blurring of vision or severe pain, consult with an opthalmologist.
PREVENTION
โข Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water.
โข Minimize hand-to-eye contact.
โข Use only own towels, eye drops, make-ups and applicators, sunglasses, or eye glasses.
โข Wear eye/sunglasses on windy days to protect oneโs eyes from foreign particles.
โข Avoid crowded places.
โข Disinfect with dilute bleach solution surfaces, doorknobs, counters, elevator buttons, and handrails.
โข Wash clothes, towels, pillow cases, and anything else which may have come in contact with an infected person.
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