A Common Medicine, An Overlooked Danger
Steroids are widely used to treat allergies, skin disorders, breathing problems, and eye irritation. Often seen as quick and effective solutions, they are easily available and frequently used without medical supervision. However, ophthalmologists across India are increasingly warning that prolonged or unsupervised steroid use is emerging as a major trigger for secondary glaucoma, a sight-threatening condition that can cause irreversible blindness.
Steroids—whether taken as tablets, inhalers, skin creams, or eye drops—can raise intraocular pressure when used for extended periods. What makes this especially dangerous is that the rise in eye pressure usually occurs without early symptoms. Patients often feel normal while the optic nerve sustains permanent damage.

India’s Growing Glaucoma Burden
India already bears a significant share of the global glaucoma burden. An estimated 12–13 million people in the country are living with glaucoma, accounting for nearly one-sixth of cases worldwide. Globally, glaucoma affects around 75–80 million people, with projections suggesting the number will exceed 110 million by 2040.
Despite being the leading cause of irreversible blindness, glaucoma remains widely underdiagnosed in India. Experts estimate that 85–90% of cases go undetected, largely because the disease progresses silently. By the time patients notice vision loss, irreversible optic nerve damage has often already occurred.

Steroid-Induced Glaucoma: A Preventable Threat
In recent years, doctors have reported a steady rise in newly diagnosed glaucoma cases. This increase is driven by longer life expectancy, higher rates of diabetes and myopia, improved diagnostic tools, and greater public awareness. However, a growing proportion of these cases are now linked to secondary glaucoma caused by steroid misuse—an avoidable risk factor.
Steroid-induced glaucoma is increasingly seen in routine clinical practice, particularly among patients who have used steroid eye drops or medications for long periods without supervision. Because the condition develops silently, patients are often unaware that treatment for one problem is steadily damaging their vision.

Who Is Most at Risk?
Glaucoma is most commonly diagnosed in individuals over 40 years of age, with incidence peaking between 50 and 70 years. However, ophthalmologists are now detecting juvenile and early-onset glaucoma, especially among people with a family history of the disease or secondary triggers such as steroid exposure.
While primary open-angle glaucoma remains the most common form, steroid-induced glaucoma and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma are being reported with increasing frequency. Individuals with diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, high myopia, long-term steroid use, or a history of eye injury—even from childhood—face a higher risk and require closer monitoring.

Symptoms That Are Easy to Miss
Early glaucoma symptoms are often subtle and ignored. Frequent changes in spectacles, eye strain, headaches, difficulty seeing in low light, or halos around lights may appear minor. Because central vision is usually preserved in the early stages, patients assume their eyes are healthy, leading to dangerous delays in diagnosis.
Adding to the problem are common myths—that good vision equals healthy eyes, that glaucoma affects only older adults, or that normal eye pressure rules out the disease. In reality, glaucoma can develop at any age, and eye pressure alone does not tell the full story.

Why Routine Eye Screening Matters
Regular eye examinations are the strongest defence against glaucoma-related blindness. Adults over 40 should undergo comprehensive screening every one to two years, while high-risk individuals need annual evaluations. Vision testing alone is insufficient; screening must include measurement of eye pressure and detailed assessment of the optic nerve.

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What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is the name given to a group of conditions in which the optic nerve sustains damage where it leaves the eye. In many cases, this damage is associated with a rise in pressure within the eye. As the pressure builds, it compresses the fragile blood vessels supplying the optic nerve, which sends messages to the brain. If left untreated, this can lead to irreversible damage to the optic nerve.

What Causes Glaucoma?

A clear liquid called aqueous humor flows through the eye nourishing the lens, iris, and cornea. When the delicate mesh that forms the drainage system becomes defective (called open angle Glaucoma) or completely blocked (called closed angle Glaucoma) the liquid continues to flow into the eye and pressure builds. It is this build-up of pressure which causes Glaucoma.

Recognizing the Symptoms

The most common form of Glaucoma, open angle, starts gradually with darkening at the outer edges of your sight (peripheral vision) and gives no warning symptoms until a very late stage, when much irreversible damage has been done to the field of vision.

Without treatment it can progress to complete blindness.

A much less common form of Glaucoma, acute closed angle, starts with severe pain in the eye, headache, blurring of vision, halos around sources of light. This needs immediate treatment.

Who is at risk ?

It is important for each of us, from infants to senior citizens, to have our eyes checked regularly, because early detection and treatment of glaucoma are the only ways to prevent vision impairment and blindness. This may apply to you if: You are 55 years & above and have not had eyes examined regularly Someone in your family has a history of glaucoma Myopia (nearsighted)

Diagnosing 

1. An annual eye examination is as important as a regular vision test. This examination will measure both the pressure within the eye, fundoscopy (Cup/Disc ratio) and the field of vision.

2. These tests together are more effective in the detection of Glaucoma than the standard eye test alone.

3. A regular test of the pressure within the eye can detect Glaucoma. (Tonometry)

Treatment

Although treatment can control Glaucoma, and possibly avoid or delay the need for surgery, sight loss cannot be recovered so early detection and treatment are vital.

Most drug treatments aim to reduce the production or drainage of fluids in the eye. It is very important to use prescribed medication regularly and not to miss doses.

1. Laser Treatment: If the condition cannot be controlled using medication, it may be necessary to have laser surgery. The drainage holes are opened using a laser beam and the pressure within the eye is then controlled with the appropriate medication.

2. Surgery: An eye specialist may recommend surgery to help control Glaucoma through which the aqueous fluid can escape from within the eye and drain away under the loose covering of the eye (conjunctiva).

3. Eye Care: Eye drops should be applied correctly to be of maximum benefit. Consult your doctor for correct administration of drops.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is glaucoma curable?

It is not curable, but it is manageable usually with simple medications such as eye drops and pills.

2. Which age groups are most affected?

All age groups are at risk , though elderly persons above the age of 60 years are more at risk.

3. Does it cause blindness?

If left untreated, glaucoma can cause blindness. About 10% of patients with glaucoma who receive proper treatment may still have loss of vision. Loss of vision from glaucoma is irreversible.

4. How can I protect myself against the damage that it can cause?

You can protect yourself from loss of vision due to glaucoma through regular eye examinations, taking your medication as prescribed and good eye care.

5. What is the role of surgery?

Surgery is done when medications are not effective or they cause intolerable adverse effects. Surgery is effective in relieving , but the condition can recur even after surgery.

6. Will it affect my work?

Many people have productive lives despite having glaucoma. Ensure good lighting at the work place and get magnification of texts if needed. Maintain good communication with your employer / supervisor. Above all, be positive!

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Dr Hareesh K V
Medical director
Abhishek Nethradhama
Krupa Bindu, No.971/37, Mig 15Th A Cross, A Sector
Khb High Rise Apartment
Ambedkar Colony, Yelahanka New town
Bengaluru -64
Ph: 080-4093 3219/77957 15203

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Diabetes is the most common chronic disease affecting people of all ages these days. Diabetes is the most common cause of blurred vision. It could also initiate cataracts that could start from a very young age also as well as glaucoma is also most common in diabetics. If you are diabetic and start feeling symptoms like blurred vision you must get your eye examination done as soon as possible and should control your blood sugar levels too with proper diabetes treatment that includes medication and lifestyle modification. If you have diabetes you must get your eye examination done at regular intervals and must follow the advice of your eye specialist.

Diabetic eye disease

Diabetic eye disease includes eye problems that usually affect people suffering from diabetes. This could include eye issues like Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Along with uncontrolled diabetes, if you have high blood pressure that is ignored and not treated, high cholesterol levels, and a habit of smoking the risk of developing eye problems increases.

Symptoms of diabetic eye disease

During the initial stages, there are no symptoms. However, if diabetes is not treated well the symptoms developed are as follows –

1. Blurring of vision

2. Double vision, is usually in one eye

3. Unimproved vision with new pair of glasses

4. Poor color vision

5. Loss of vision

6. Light flashes

What is the first warning sign of Diabetic Eye disease?

Blurred vision, usually is the first warning sign in diabetics that should not be ignored. Sometimes it is non serious, but sometimes it could lead to serious complications like blindness.

Diabetes and Eye

Diabetes is one of the leading causes, that could affect the eyes and thus it is important to get an eye examination as soon as any of the above symptoms starts with proper eye examination and proper diabetes treatment.

1. Blurred vision is a major symptom that needs to be taken seriously. The short-term blurring of vision could have many other reasons too other than diabetes but if it is due to uncontrolled diabetes, stabilizing the sugar levels could improve the symptom.

2. Very low blood sugar levels also cause short-term blurred vision.

3. When diabetes is uncontrolled for the long term, the small blood vessels are damaged and thus damaging the retina. This could lead to blurring of vision.

Other Eye problems caused by Diabetes

1. Cataract –  Any person with or without diabetes could develop cataracts but people with diabetes have a higher tendency of developing cataracts. When the eye lens gets cloudy and you are not able to focus on fine details along with blurred vision you should contact your eye specialist.

2. Glaucoma – The damage to the blood vessels and nerves of the eye caused due to the build-up of pressure in the eye ultimately leading to fluid accumulation and improper drainage of fluid could cause blurred or double vision, pain in eyes, watery eyes, or halos around lights. It should be diagnosed and treated on time as the progression could cause vision loss.

3. Diabetic Retinopathy – Long-term uncontrolled diabetes, damage small blood vessels in the retina thus causing diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy if not treated on time could cause vision loss.

When is the eye examination required?

Annual eye examination in diabetics is really helpful in the early diagnosis and treatment of eye problems. But it is important to consult your eye specialist if you feel symptoms like blurred vision, flashes of light, or double vision in one eye.

Your doctor would carry your dilated eye examination, wherein with the eye drops they would dilate the pupil and do the full and detailed eye examination which also includes checking the pressure in both the eyes and checking the vision of both the eyes.

Diabetics – Eye Exam Guidelines

Type 1 –  Within 5 years of diagnosis, a yearly examination should be done.

Type 2 – As soon as the diagnosis is done, the yearly examination should be started

Pregnancy – Pregnant women with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, should carry out eye examination before planning for pregnancy or in the first 3 months.

Treatment for eyes

The treatment depends on the type of eye disease you are diagnosed with.

1. Eye injection with medication – To prevent the abnormal growth of blood vessels anti-VEGF medication is injected into the eye. It has medicine like Bevacizumab , Ranibizumab . The eyes are numb to prevent pain and the medicine is injected with a very fine needle into the eye. This treatment prevents fluid leakage and also improves eye vision.

2. Cataract surgery – Surgery is indicated in patients who have developed a cataract. The cataract is removed by replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial lens thus improving vision.

3. Laser treatment – To prevent the progression of eye disease, and vision loss laser surgeries are recommended. However, the eye injections (anti-VEGF) treatment approach is better to bring back vision loss. Laser treatment could be done for Glaucoma.

Diabetes treatment

1. Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, the chances of development of eye problems increase. It is important to get a regular eye examination done and to maintain a check on blood sugar levels.

2. Control your blood sugar levels by maintaining a healthy weight, taking your medications on time, refraining from smoking, and maintaining good cholesterol levels with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

3. Regular screening is important for eyes as well as for diabetes to prevent further complications.

Dr Jyotsana Anand Suri
Certified medical content writer
Email: jyotsana789@gmail.com

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Most people are not aware of the fact that high blood glucose levels is one of the most common reasons for vision loss among adults in the whole world. Diabetic patients have an increased risk of developing eye complications which, if left untreated, can lead to poor eyesight and blindness. However, with frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels and with regular eye examinations and early treatment, it is possible to prevent 98% of serious vision loss due to diabetes.

 How can diabetes affect the eyes?

High blood glucose levels can cause changes in the shape of the lens which can temporarily cause blurring of your vision. This commonly occurs before being diagnosed with diabetes or when diabetes is out of control. When blood glucose levels are reduced through appropriate treatment, the blurriness usually disappears. Therefore getting new glasses should be delayed until blood glucose levels are under better control.

The blood vessels of the retina may swell and leak fluid leading to changes in the retinal layers and causing visual blurriness. This condition is known as diabetic retinopathy and is commonly found among Type I and Type II diabetic patients. Persistently high blood glucose levels can increase the risk of more serious eye problems in people with diabetes, including:

• Retinopathy
• Cataracts
• Macular degeneration
• Glaucoma

 Caring for your Eyes

1. Have a through eye examination by an expert eye care professional when you are first diagnosed with diabetes.

2. Only an expert eye specialist can conduct through examination of your eyes by dilating your eyes, to have a clear picture of your retina.

3. If retinopathy is detected, you will need to have your eyes examined more often.

4. Notify your eye care professional immediately if you notice any changes in your vision.

5. Keep your blood glucose levels, HbA 1 c, blood pressure and cholesterol at recommended levels. High blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure increase the risk of eye damage and affect its severity.

6. Have regular health checks including blood pressure readings, cholesterol measurements and kidney function tests as recommended by your health care team.

7. Quit the habit of smoking as soon as possible.

Also read: Smoking cessation at any stage has great health benefits 

8. Maintain a lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and healthy eating to better manage your blood glucose levels.

9. Always take your medications as instructed by your doctor.

Dr. Bhujang Shetty – Chairman 
Narayana Nethralaya
121/C , 1st ‘R’ Block, Chord Road
Rajaji Nagar
Bangalore – 560010
Ph: o8o-6612 1401-1402

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India can easily be the world’s capital of glaucoma, a group of eye disorders that leads to irreversible blindness, with the disease affecting 12 million people, and remaining undiagnosed in over 90% of the cases. Increasing population of senior citizens, diabetics and people with refractive errors, the known potential risk factors, are set to make glaucoma a rapidly emerging non-communicable ocular disease in the country, which already houses 20% of the world’s blind.

No known measures to prevent glaucoma

There are no known measures to prevent glaucoma. The only way to prevent blindness from glaucoma, which shows no symptoms in the early stage, is early diagnosis and treatment that could halt the progression of this silent thief of sight. Nearly 40 million people in India, including 1.6 million children, are blind or visually impaired. Next to cataracts, and untreated refractive errors, glaucoma is the third leading cause of blindness in India. However, glaucoma is more complex and dangerous as the sight loss caused by it is progressive and, unlike cataract, is irreversible.

Glaucoma is both under-diagnosed and under-treated

Glaucoma is both under-diagnosed and under-treated. It occurs when the pressure inside the eye (Intraocular pressure) increases. The pressure is normal so long as the rate of production of aqueous humor, the clear liquid inside the front part of eyes, matches the rate of its drainage. However, when the channels carrying this fluid get blocked, the pressure inside the eye increases. This increased pressure damages the optic nerve, which passes the visual messages to the brain.

There are two major types of glaucoma: open angle glaucoma, and close angle glaucoma. Open angle glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma. It accounts for at least 90% of all glaucoma cases. It progresses very slowly and the patient may not feel any loss of vision until it affects the central vision. This results in permanent damage if the patient does not get an eye check-up.

Dr. Bindiya Hapani
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist
Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Koramangala.

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The human eye is a delicate organ. Eyes need constant and preventive care for them to operate at optimum levels. However, most people take eye care lightly. This should especially not be the case for the elderly. With the pandemic there have been scores of patients who prevented regular eye check-ups and delayed treatment for existing diseases which has resulted in a loss of eye health for them. Below are some eye diseases and their preventive care to follow for a healthy and happy pair of eyes especially during the pandemic times.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma can cause total blindness for the patient if not treated on time. A regular check-up is very essential for its prevention. The blindness resulting from glaucoma is irreversible. A key to curing Glaucoma is its early diagnosis and timely treatments. Tests like Applanation, Gonioscopy, Visual fields test, Retina and Optic disc checkup and Glaucoma OCT should be completed intermittently to contact the degree of disease advancement.

If you fit any category below you should get yourself checked for Glaucoma

1. People above 40 years
2. Family history of glaucoma
3. History of Myopia or people experiencing frequent change of glass power
4. History of steroid use over a long time either locally to the eye or systemically
5. History of seeing Haloes
6. Any history of injury or operation to the eyes
7. Systemic problems like diabetes, hypertension or thyroid problems
8. Any systemic or local cancer detected

Diabetic eye disease

The leading lifestyle disease of diabetes is another major cause of eye issues especially those related to the Retina. In case of any reported damage caused by diabetes tests like dilated fundus examination, retinal OCT, FFA and blood sugar status are required. Again, timely treatment is a must to avoid loss of vision.

If you are an existing patient of Diabetes ensure a regular eye check-up for the following categories,

1. History of diabetes for more than 5 years /family history
2. If you are above 40 years of age
3. Children with diabetes
4. History of Hypertension and Diabetes.

Cataract

Cataract progresses quite rapidly in the human eye. Hence, timely detection and cure are a must. Cataract patients have a tendency of developing problems related to lens like LIG (lens induced glaucoma) or Phaco-morphic glaucoma. These cause blindness if timely treatment is not delivered. Hence,  we  advise all patients to continue their timely check-ups and treatment, also surgeries if necessary. Luckily, modern cataract care  surgeries are day procedures for which hospitalization is not required. And with premium IOLs and Laser assisted surgery, the visual recovery is fast. Early cataract surgery is the choice of the day. There is a myth associated with cataract even today that one must wait till the condition is mature to which is not accurate.

Glass power

A possible change in eye power is the most ignored eye issue. This problem pertains to all with an eye number, children and adults and senior citizens. A regular eye checkup to check for a change in the power of glasses should be done 6 months in children to once in a year at the least yearly in adults. If not done occasionally the children may cultivate a lazy eye with recurrent headaches, both in children or adults.

IT Professionals

With modern day working conditions and the constant glare of screen light from laptops and mobile phone it is essential to take eye care more seriously, especially, for IT professionals. They need proper eye care as constant computer use can lead to dry eye, allergies and even headaches depending upon the sensitivity of their eyes. They need to take ophthalmologists advice periodically. Senior citizens are more prone to dry eye problems and need proper care and treatment by an eye specialist faster than young people.

So, is the case with children and college students, These days due to the pandemic most of the schools and colleges are conducting online classes and children are also getting exposed to the computer or mobile screen for a prolonged period leading. At MaxiVision we are seeing an influx of young patients with dry eye problems, irritation, frequent rubbing of eyes leading to infections and in some a condition called Keratoconus which needs early detection. They also need a proper counseling and eye examination by an ophthalmologist.

Systemic problems

Many people are experiencing systemic problems which may affect the eyes also. These systemic issues include thyroid, eye disease, hypertension, systemic use of steroids and chloroquin, congenital problems from birth and cancer. All these complications need periodic eye inspection to thwart blindness.

Doctor Recommendations

Please be aware of all the facts mentioned above and take necessary steps to have an eye examination done on time. Staying positive and healthy, taking care of your eyes and your family and to live a quality life is essential for the human race.

Dr. K. Ratan Kumar, MS (Ophthalmology)
Senior Cataract, Refractive & ICL surgeon
MaxiVision super specialty eye hospital
Madinaguda /Chandanagar, Hyderabad.
ratankuchimanchi@yahoo.in
Mobile: +91 94401 57392.

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It is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October, to focus on global blindness and vision impairment. It falls on 8 th October 2020. It is coordinated by International Agency for prevention of blindness (IAPB) under WHO VISION 2020 , The Right to Sight , Global initiative. This year the theme is ‘ Hope in Sight ’

More than 75% of visual impairment is avoidable. After Cataract, Refractions Errors and Diabetic eye disease comes Glaucoma. The blindness due to these major problems can be prevented. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in India and at least 12 million people affected and nearly 1.2 million people blind from the disease. More than 90% of glaucoma cases remain undiagnosed.

Glaucoma can be prevented by regular eye check up

Early diagnosis and treatment of Glaucoma is the main goal to prevent blindness. This world sight day, the main focus is on the awareness of importance for regular eye check up in people above 40 years ,

1. Family history of Glaucoma
2. History of seeing Haloes around lights
3. History of long time use of steroids either locally or systemically.
4. History of myopia or frequent change of glass power.
5. Any history of injury or operation to the eyes

The public are requested to take note of these above points and have a complete eye examination by an ophthalmologist for early diagnosis of Glaucoma and prevent their eyes from going blind.

A slit lamp examination, applanation tonometry, visual field testing and dilated fundus examination are the key tests to be undergone periodically for prevention of blindness. Glaucoma can be prevented if diagnosed early and further progress can be stopped by local eye drops medications, LASER treatment to the eyes or surgical interventions.

Therefore, the public are requested to take this initiative of  ‘Hope in Sight’ on this world sight day by IAPB and get their eyes examined for Glaucoma and other eye disease for early detection and prevention of the problem. An appeal to the public in this Covid times – we at Maxivision super speciality eye hospital are taking all precautions for a safe eye examination or surgery to the patient and all our staff and doctors are following the covid protocols sincerely.

Dr K. UMA, Senior consultant
Maxivision super speciality eye hospital
Madinaguda/Chandanagar, Hyderabad.

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Patients with severe comorbidities were one of the most affected amongs’t the many sections that have been affected by the COVID19 pandemic. They were hit hard by the lockdown imposed across India in April and May unable to move out for treatments, no proper guidance from the doctors, not enough attention was paid towards ill patients as they stayed indoors. They have not only been hit hard by the lockdown but the effects of it were very damaging for them in many other ways. But it was mandatory for the government of India to impose restrictions in the larger interest of the people of the country and we must obey the guidelines with no other alternative option.

Fears of cross-infection of COVID19:

From June onwards the government has started relaxing the restrictions which helped out some serious patients with various illnesses to undergo treatment and take recourse of the doctors and their advice. Still, the majority of the patients whose condition is aggravating further are reluctant to visit the hospitals with the fears of cross-infection of COVID19. This may be true to some extent but in another way, it may be fatal as well. Keeping in view of the fears of the patients majority of hospitals are carrying out diligent infection control practices and protocols in the pandemic in all the hospitals. Take an example of MaxiVision eye hospital which has seen an estimated 50,000 visitors to 14 branch hospitals from 1^st of June till 31^st July out of which 20,000 are patients with various eye problems. No single visitor got a cross-infection of COVID19.

Eye problems may lead to major problems:

There are certain eye problems like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy which are the cause of irreparable/permanent blindness for many in India if not treated in time. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging a nerve in the back of your eye called the optic nerve.  The symptoms will begin slowly that one may not notice them. The only way one can find out if they have glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye exam done.  There’s no cure for glaucoma, but early treatment can often prevent the damage and protect your vision. Depending upon the severity of the case doctors may advise medicine or laser treatments or Surgery.

As per the reports there are approximately 11.2 million persons aged 40 years and older with glaucoma in India. Primary open-angle glaucoma is estimated to affect 6.48 million persons. The estimated number with primary angle-closure glaucoma is 2.54 million. Those with any form of the primary angle-closure disease could comprise 27.6 million persons. Most of those with the disease are undetected and there exist major challenges in detecting and treating those with the disease.

Another cause of permanent blindness is Diabetic Retinopathy if not treated in time. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Not properly controlled or poorly controlled blood sugar is a risk factor. Early symptoms include blurry vision, dark areas of vision, and difficulty recognizing colors. It may lead to blindness . Mild cases may be treated with careful diabetes management. Advanced cases may require laser treatment or surgery. There are millions of patients with diabetic retinopathy in India.

Some DO’S & DON’T’S:

The eye is one of the most important sense organs of the body. It should be seen with the utmost care, delaying the problem with pandemic fears may lead us for permanent blindness. Here are a few tips to protect yourselves from cross-infection of COVID19.

1. Maintaining personal hygiene is the most important precaution one has to take.

2. Wash your hands especially before eating after using the restroom, sneezing, coughing, or blowing your nose.

3. Avoid touching your face particularly your eyes, nose, and mouth.

4. If you wear contact lenses avoid using them during monsoon, as the chances of infection are higher during monsoon.

5. Visit the hospitals which follow diligent infection control practices and protocols in the pandemic in the hospitals.

Also Read: INFECTION CONTROL DURING PANDEMIC IN HOSPITALS

ACUTE CONJUNCTIVITIS – THE ONLY PRESENTING SIGN AND SYMPTOM IN COVID 19 ?

Dr. Kasu Prasad Reddy – Chief Surgeon & Founder
MaxiVision Eye Hospitals, Hyderabad

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