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Abstract：
Conjunctivitis is a contagious viral ocular disease that has increased highly in the different areas of Pakistan. Public health data confirmed 86 133 cases in September 2023, which crossed previous any other records. It is confirmed that this infection affects people of all ages, including adults and children frequently. Different clinical symptoms such as painful eyes, redness, inflammation, and augmenting tearing are observed. This infection is responsible for blindness. The transmission of ocular secretion spreads this infectious disease from an infected person to others by contact. In addition current year, less precipitation in Pakistan has impaired the air quality. Temperature, humidity, poor sanitation, polluted air, and other environmental factors are also related to the increase of the disease. This short article aims to present an overview of the rising incidence of conjunctivitis, its probable causes, signs, and symptoms, as well as potential treatments. Using saline for flushing eyes or eye drops is recommended by the Ophthalmologist. A few suggestions such as staying at home, avoiding allergens and contact lenses, washing eyes carefully, and using clean clothes need to be followed for this infection. Multiple immediate action steps are required to prevent and control including heightened public awareness.
摘要：
结膜炎是一种传染性病毒性眼部疾病，在巴基斯坦不同地区都有大量增加。公共卫生数据在2023年9月确认了86.133例，超过了以前的任何其他记录。已证实这种感染会影响所有年龄段的人，经常包括成人和儿童。不同的临床症状，如眼睛疼痛，发红,炎症,并观察到撕裂的增加。这种感染是造成失明的原因。眼部分泌物的传播通过接触将这种传染病从感染者传播给他人。此外，本年度，巴基斯坦降水减少影响了空气质量。温度,湿度,湿度卫生条件差,污染空气,和其他环境因素也与疾病的增加有关。这篇短文旨在概述结膜炎发病率的上升，其可能的原因，标志,和症状，以及潜在的治疗方法。眼科医生建议使用盐水冲洗眼睛或滴眼液。一些建议，如呆在家里，避免过敏原和隐形眼镜，仔细洗眼,使用干净的衣服需要遵循这种感染。需要采取多项紧急行动步骤来预防和控制，包括提高公众意识。
