Red eye cases could be treated at health centres

In a statement issued by the Government Information Agency, Dr. Parkinson is quoted as saying that “red eye is usually a self-limiting condition which means that within a week a person will recover from the symptoms so it is better to seek care at the primary health care level rather than the emergency department of GPHC".

Red eye cases could be treated at health centres

The Campbellville Health Centre is reporting that it has seen more cases of conjunctivitis, which is known as “red-eye”, in the past week that it saw in the entire month of May.

Between the 12th and 16th June 2017, the Health Centre saw 179 cases,  as compared to 24 cases during the entire month of May, 2017.

Dr. Angelique Parkinson of the Campbellville Health Centre is urging persons who feel that their eyes are infected, to visit the nearest Health Centre in their Community as soon as possible.

In a statement issued by the Government Information Agency, Dr. Parkinson is quoted as saying that “red eye is usually a self-limiting condition which means that within a week a person will recover from the symptoms so it is better to seek care at the primary health care level rather than the emergency department of GPHC”.

She added that “for this type of condition it is best to visit the health centre closest to you rather than appearing at the emergency department of the public hospital”.

Conditions of ‘red eye’ include a sandy feeling in one or both eyes, itching or burning sensation in one or both eyes, excessive tearing, discharge from one or both eyes, swollen eyelids, Pink discoloration to the whites of one or both eyes and increased sensitivity to light.

It is important for persons who have red eye to note that if they touch their infected eyes and touch simple things the virus will spread Dr. Parkinson pointed out.

Persons are advised to avoid touching eyes with your hands, wash hands frequently with soap and water, use anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, avoid sharing towels, blankets and pillow cases. Persons should not use anyone else’s eye makeup, face make up, makeup brushes, contact lenses or eye glasses, and should not use swimming pools.

It is also recommended that if you have red eye, you apply a cold pack to the affected eye, two to three times daily for 10-15 minutes, or use anti-inflammatory drugs prescribes by a health worker.

 

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