Uma Singh, Medical Consultant at Ozone Group, Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, DocsApp and Shailja Mittal, Creative Head at Zapyle, have listed ways to avoid eye problems:
* Avoid rubbing your eyes as that only increases the chances of spreading the infection. Instead, use disposable tissues to wipe off the overflowing discharge or tears.
* Avoid getting wet in the rain. Always wear adequately protective rain gear.
* Be careful of dirty water, muck and dampness during the monsoon season.
* Do not use contact lenses if you have eye-irritation, red eye or any form of abnormal discharge.
* Be careful about using expired make-up around your eyes, and if using contact lenses, make sure you never share your solution or container with someone else.
* Don’t share personal products with others. Items like handkerchiefs, sunglasses and contact lenses should not be shared with others because they can carry highly contagious infections.