Are you suffering from conjunctivitis? Here are some tips from Health Ministry

KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Conjunctivitis has gone viral in different parts of the country.

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, viral conjunctivitis can be cured at home within one to two weeks.

There are the things patients with conjunctivitis should pay attention to while taking care of the disease at home:

- Close your eyes and cool them with ice. You can use ice packs by wrapping ice in a clean napkin.

- Do not rub your eyes or splash water in your eyes.

- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap after touching your eyes.

- Stay hydrated and eat nutritious food.

- Wear sunglasses when walking out in the sun.

- Wash the handkerchiefs, towels, pillows, bed sheets, etc used by the infected person every day.

- Don't allow other people to use the belongings of the infected person.

The Ministry has also suggested not to use medicines without the advice of professionals. It has also urged the general public to visit the health institutions immediately for treatment, in case of eye-related problems such as blurry vision.