Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Delhi-NCR Reports Unusual Surge in Eye Flu Cases
Imagine your eyes are feeling like they have sand in them, are red, and watery – that's what 'eye flu' feels like!
Right now, lots of people in Delhi-NCR are getting it.
It's because of the rainy season and dust in the air, which helps the germs spread.
Doctors say the eye flu is more common and takes longer to get better this year.
It's important to wash your hands, not touch your eyes, and stay away from others if you have it.
This helps stop the eye flu from spreading further.
If you get it, see a doctor!
Delhi-NCR is experiencing a significant surge in conjunctivitis cases (eye flu) during the monsoon season.
Hospitals report 6-7 out of 10 outpatients have the infection in the past two weeks.
The current strain is considered more contagious, inflammatory, and has a longer recovery time than in previous years.
Common symptoms include redness, watering, discharge, swelling, and a burning sensation in the eyes.
Doctors emphasize preventative measures like handwashing, avoiding contact with eyes, and limiting social contact.
- Who
- People in Delhi-NCR, with children being particularly affected.
- What
- An unusual increase in conjunctivitis (eye flu) cases.
- When
- During the monsoon season, specifically in the past two weeks.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR.
- Why
- The humid, dusty conditions of the monsoon season provide a breeding ground for the infection.
Public Health Concerns
Medical Perspective
Cause of the Outbreak
Public Health Concerns
Increase in cases are due to poor hygiene and environmental conditions.
Medical Perspective
Infections are unavoidable, the strain is more contagious
- Affected Area
- Delhi-NCR
- Type of Infection
- Conjunctivitis (Eye Flu)
- Patients Affected
- 6-7 out of 10 patients
- Symptoms
- Redness, watering, discharge, swelling, burning sensation
- Recovery Time
- 10-14 days
- Affected Demographic
- Children (5-15 years old)
- Preventative Measures
- Handwashing, avoiding eye contact