In the wake of rise in cases of conjunctivitis, commonly known as ‘Madras Eye’ in Hubballi-Dharwad and rural areas of Dharwad district, a special unit has been set up at Civil Hospital in Dharwad.
Giving details of the special unit set up on Saturday to screen the patients having symptoms of ‘Madras Eye’ and to provide them timely treatment, District Surgeon Sangappa Gabi said that the unit set up at the Ophthalmology Department on the first floor will have dedicated staff and ophthalmologists.
He said that the special unit had been isolated as conjunctivitis is highly contagious and spreads fast.
