Madras Eye..!? Quarantine again..? Be cautious!

As the incidence of 'Madras Eye' is increasing in chennai, an awareness exhibition on 'Madras Eye' has been organized at the government Eye Hospital in Egmore to create awareness among the public. When Subramanian met the media said that it is common to see an eye disease known as 'Madras Eye' from the beginning of september to the first week of December. In this way, the incidence of 'Madras Eye' has been increasing in all parts of tamil Nadu since the day the northeast monsoon began. There are 10 government-run medical centers for eye diseases in Chennai. Eye treatments are being provided at ten locations including Egmore Eye Hospital, Stanley, Kilpakkam Hospital, and Omanturar. 80-100 people come for treatment every day in these 10 places. Every day, 4000 to 4500 people are affected by the 'Madras Eye' across tamil Nadu. So far, 1.5 lakh people have been affected by 'Madras Eye' and treated since the onset of the North east Monsoon.
But till now not a single person has lost his eyesight. Also, madras Eye is most affected in districts including salem and Dharmapuri. madras eye is affected by a virus attack. This disease is diagnosed by the presence of eye discharge, redness of the eye, etc. people suffering from this disease should not touch their eyes. If you touch and touch the people nearby, they will also spread this disease. It is a contagious disease. Therefore, he said, those affected should isolate themselves for three to four days. people suffering from the disease should avoid going to crowded places such as schools, and offices. madras eye sufferers should not self-medicate. A proper ophthalmologist should be consulted and treatment should be done as per his recommendation. Medicines should not be taken without a doctor's advice.If one person in the household is affected by eye disease, the medicine used by that person should not be used if another person in the household is affected by eye disease. We are at the end of november and there is a possibility of madras Eye being affected till the first week of December. After that, the disease will disappear. 600 to 700 patients visit Egmore Eye Hospital daily for treatment of not only madras eye but also other eye diseases. Banners have been placed on Egmore Eye Hospital premises to create awareness among potential patients. Also, 90 hospitals in tamil Nadu have been instructed to put up such awareness banners. It will be placed in all hospitals in a couple of days. No need to fear madras Eye impact. Of course, it's important to be safe. Only three to four days will cause additional damage. There is no shortage of medicines available for madras eye infection. As far as ophthalmology is concerned, adequate medicines are available. Grandmother's medicine was once applicable. That is not the case now, and the virus continues to evolve. Even if there is faith in the grandmother's remedies, it is better to avoid them and deal with existing medicines. It is 100 percent necessary to consult a doctor. Following social distancing, they are providing treatment at Egmore Eye Hospital. All eye clinics are advised to follow this. MRP vacancies will be filled within a month, after which medical staff will be appointed wherever medical posts are vacant, he said. Later, on a question regarding Priya's death, he said that there is no deficiency in the treatment of the doctors. The reason is the negligence of the doctor. Disciplinary action should be taken in the name of the doctors. But the doctors themselves say that murder should not be made a crime.On the 23rd, a seminar will be held at rajiv gandhi government Hospital with surgeons from 36 medical college hospitals, district hospitals, and regional hospitals starting at 10 am. After the consultation meeting on 23rd, the new guidelines to be followed by the surgeons will be issued on the same day, the minister replied.
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Sowmiya Sriram

21/11/2022 02:03 PM