The arrival of the monsoon brings respite from the summer heat but it also heralds a season of challenges for your eyes where the increased humidity , coupled with the damp environment, can lead to a surge in eye ailments. From the irritating conjunctivitis to the potentially serious corneal ulcer, the monsoon can pose significant threats to your ocular health . In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Palak Macwana, Consultant at Sankara Eye Hospital in Hyderabad, shared, "Conjunctivitis, often casually referred to as "pink eye," is the swelling or inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent layer of tissue lining the inner surface of the eyelid and covering the white part of the eye.
A stye is a painful red bump on the edge of your eyelid, resembling an acne pimple, caused by a bacterial infection when a tiny oil-producing gland in your eyelash follicle or eyelid skin becomes blocked." She added, “Dry eyes occur when you're unable to produce enough liquid tears, known as aqueous fluid; this condition, medically termed kerato-conjunctivitis, can be caused by poor blinking habits while reading or looking at a computer screen for long periods, as well as a dry, indoor environment. A corneal ulcer is an open sore on your cornea, primarily caused by infection.
Symptoms include a red, watery, and bloodshot eye; severe eye pain; and pus or other eye discharge. A corneal ulcer can lead to vision loss and blindness and is considered a medical emergency.” Here is the Summ.