Increase in eye patients in Mumbai with dengue, malaria

Due to the changing weather in Mumbai and its suburbs, there is an increase in the incidence of dengue, malaria and eye related diseases. In a press release issued in the name of the Executive Health Officer of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, the citizens have been called to take necessary precautions for the eyes, immediately consult an eye doctor if they experience symptoms of eye-related disease.

In Maharashtra as well as in other states across the country, this year, monsoon has been more active than in other years. Due to which it rained for a long time this year. The opposite results are being seen in its common life.

Due to this, an increase in dengue and malaria patients is being seen everywhere. Along with this, eye problems are also being seen in people. This problem is being seen most in metropolitan Mumbai. Expressing serious concern over this problem, the Mumbai Metropolitan Administration has appealed to the common citizens not to be negligent in eye related diseases.

Over the past few weeks, the number of patients suffering from eye problems in hospitals has increased. Doctors are blaming the changing weather for this and instructing people to take precautions.

In the press release issued by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, it is clearly recorded that in the last two weeks, there has been an increase in the cases of eye problems in Mumbai. The problem has been treated.

According to the release, due to continuous rains, the humidity in the environment increases and due to this many infectious diseases spread, it is natural to have eye disease.

Redness of the eyes, Continuous watering of the eyes, Feeling that something has gone into the eyes, Initially it is experienced in one eye and then the same feeling starts in the other eye, Swelling in the eyes, Itching in the eyes, Heaviness in the eyes Inability to tolerate intense light, continuous release of sticky substances from the eyes, such symptoms are being seen in the eye patients here.

Dr. Mangala Gomare, Executive Health Officer, Mumbai Municipal Corporation has advised citizens not to be careless and be careful in eye diseases.