The coronavirus epidemic, which emerged in China in the winter of 2020 and affected the whole world, caused the death of 6.72 million people worldwide, while a new epidemic emerged this time. It was emphasized that the epidemic in question could cause serious damage to the eye.
The coronavirus epidemic, which emerged in China in 2020, was seen in 666 million people worldwide in 3 years and caused the death of 6.72 million citizens.
The coronavirus epidemic, which showed its effect especially between the winter of 2020 and the summer of 2021, caused a global economic crisis, while a new epidemic emerged. While the new epidemic in question is known as ‘red eye disease’ among the people, it can cause serious damage to the eye.
With the cooling of the weather, respiratory tract infections started to increase. There is a serious increase in the adenovirus epidemic, which usually manifests itself with symptoms similar to the common cold. Conjunctivitis, which manifests itself in the form of eye inflammation, also known as red eye disease among the people, can cause serious damage to the eye.
Ophthalmology Specialist Op. Dr. Şükran Evren Kaplan made remarkable statements about the adenovirus infection, which is seen in approximately 20-30 million people in the world every year.
‘THE SPEED OF SPREAD IS HIGHER IN SMALL AGE GROUPS’
Emphasizing that conjunctivitis cases due to the adenovirus epidemic, which has become widespread recently, have increased significantly and the rate of spread is higher in children, Kaplan used the following statements:
“Eye infections caused by adenoviruses are highly contagious. It is transmitted through inhalation and contact. The rate of transmission is high in environments where hygiene is not observed, public transportation, schools, kindergartens, hospitals and nursing homes for the elderly. The rate of spread is higher especially in younger age groups such as kindergartens and kindergartens. Lens solution etc. on various floors and solutions. they can remain stable for a long time. Due to their resistance to physical and chemical factors, they maintain their infecting properties for a long time and carry the risk of spreading. Adenoviruses can maintain their viability for weeks at room temperature.”
‘THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR HYGIENIC MEASURES’
Referring to the factors in preventing the spread of infection, Kaplan continued as follows:
“The most important factor is to take hygienic measures. The room where the infected person is located should be ventilated frequently, hands should be washed frequently, infected surfaces should be disinfected, especially the towels that come into contact with the face should be used individually, even disposable if possible, and kitchen utensils such as cups should not be used together.
‘DOCTOR INTERVENTION IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE’
Expressing that the symptoms of adenoviral conjunctivitis may vary according to the type of disease, Kaplan added:
“Patients can apply with complaints such as severe redness, itching, pain, watering, burring in the eyes, sensitivity to light, inflammation of the eyelashes and swelling of the eyelids. But the most common and well-known symptom is redness of the whites of the eyes. This redness, which is usually seen due to inflammation, is experienced due to swelling of the eye vessels and subsequent edema. Doctor’s intervention is of great importance to prevent permanent damage to the eye.
“CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGES TO THE EYES”
Saying that the treatment of adenoviral conjunctivitis is determined according to the factor that causes the infection in the eye, Kaplan finally said:
“Viral conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis and allergic conjunctivitis are the main types of the disease. While determining the treatment, a treatment is arranged by looking at these types. There is no specific treatment for viral conjunctivitis. It is usually passed with mild complaints. Pomade, eye drops and cold compresses are recommended to patients. In cases of bacterial conjunctivitis, antibiotic-containing drops and pomades are used for the infection to pass. If drops and ointments are used regularly for a week, patients recover in less than two weeks and the contagiousness of the disease decreases. In the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis, the cause of the disease is determined first. Then, eye drops and anti-allergy medications are used to alleviate and eliminate symptoms. When conjunctivitis is treated, it can heal without causing damage to the eye, but if treatment is delayed, it can cause serious damage to the eye.
