Yuva Patrkaar, New Delhi: Doctors have cautioned against irrational use of 'steroid eye drops' amid a rise in cases of conjunctivitis and eye flu in the national capital. And said that it can provide temporary relief. But it can do more harm in the long run.

 Doctor told

A senior eye surgeon at Deendayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Hospital, Dr. J.S. Bhalla said that early detection of the disease and proper treatment is the key to cure the disease. And it may prove helpful in reducing the potentially harmful effects or transmission of untreated conjunctivitis. He said that the current infectious disease 'conjunctivitis' is a self-curing disease in a certain time. And not all cases require antibiotic treatment. Dr. Bhalla pointed out that hand and face hygiene is very important to prevent the spread of eye infections.

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Do not use steroid eye drops

“However, it should be noted that treatment guidelines recommend caution in the use of steroid eye drops. Because this can potentially prolong the infection. RP of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The head of the center Dr. J.S. Titiyal said the condition is usually caused by a virus. Which are highly contagious and spread rapidly. He said that R.P. The Center has found 'adenovirus' as the causative agent in all the cases tested.

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Doctors warned

Titiyal said, “Viral infection of the eyes is ‘self-limiting’. And the person can recover in one to two weeks. However, the chances of re-infection are less. And there may be a delay in recovery.” “In such cases, the use of antibiotic eye drops is recommended,” he said. However, Bhalla said that this can be seen in about 50 per cent of the cases. . that antibiotics were used without knowing the exact cause of the eye infection. He warned that inappropriate antibiotic treatment could lead to the risk of antibiotic resistance.

Both Bhalla and Titial caution against indiscriminate use of steroid eye drops, saying that 'over-the-counter steroids' should not be used unless prescribed by an ophthalmologist for specific symptoms Go

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