A sudden surge in conjunctivitis cases has struck Telangana, leaving educational institutions grappling with alarming outbreaks.
The outbreak first emerged in Telangana in July and has continued to escalate over the past month. The L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad alone has reported over 1,000 cases within a month, while the government-run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital recorded 1,670 cases from July 19 to August 1. The infection started with 38 cases on July 19 and reached 358 cases on July 31 and 260 cases on August 1. On August 2, Hyderabad district alone registered approximately 1,200 cases, confirmed District Medical and Health Officer Venkat.
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as ‘Pink Eye,’ is characterised by the inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin mucous membrane covering the white part of the eye and the inner eyelids. The condition can be caused by various factors, including viral and bacterial infections, parasitic infestation, and allergies.
