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Elton John loses sight after eye infection – how to avoid them and what to do if you get one

Sir Elton John recently revealed on ABC’s Good Morning America that he lost the sight in his right eye after suffering from an eye infection. With poor vision in his left eye too, John said. “It’s been four months now since I haven’t been able to see.”

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The risks of swimming with your eyes open underwater

If you’ve ever swam underwater with your eyes open, you have noticed that your eyes sting a bit afterwards. Unlike many animals, we don’t have a third eyelid to protect our eyes underwater, but does that mean we shouldn’t swim with our eyes open?

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Conjunctivitis: Eye camps to be held in all schools from September 16 to 25

Health dept. to conduct screening camps for 12 lakh students from Sept 16-25. Eye doctors from govt., private hospitals & NGOs to participate. Conjunctivitis cases rising; less than 100 cases diagnosed this year. Ward to treat infection; 5 people currently being treated. Take precautions: maintain hygiene, wash eyes, rest eyes.

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Conjunctivitis: AI-driven research by eye hospital finds low Vitamin D and those with allergies are high risk

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven research and Biomarker study by a city-based private eye hospital has revealed that those with low Vitamin D and allergies are the ones who are getting severely affected by conjunctivitis.

The Hindu

As infection cases rise in Delhi, doctors advise to maintain hygeine, avoid self medication

With the rising cases of monsoon-related infections coming to outpatient departments (OPDs) of hospitals in the national capital, doctors have advised people to maintain hygiene and opt for consultation before taking medication for illness. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Telangana sees rise in conjunctivitis cases; students face brunt of outbreak

Telangana is facing an alarming outbreak of conjunctivitis, with 1,000 cases reported in Hyderabad's LVPEI and 1,670 cases in Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital. 'Pink Eye' is caused by viral/bacterial infections, allergies, or parasites, and can affect all ages, but young children, elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are more…

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Special unit in Dharwad for conjunctivitis

In the wake of rise in cases of Conjunctivitis, commonly known as ‘Madras Eye’ in Hubballi-Dharwad and rural areas of Dharwad district, a special unit has been set up at Civil Hospital in Dharwad.

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Hospitals in City see spurt in conjunctivitis cases over the last one week

Bengaluru sees spurt in conjunctivitis cases; 30 cases/day seen in some hospitals. Symptoms incl. redness, watering, mild discharge, swelling, pain & discomfort. State-run Minto Ophthalmic Hospital sees 2/10 OPD patients with conjunctivitis. Sankara Eye Hospital sees 60% rise in patients in 4 days. Narayana Nethralaya sees 25 cases/day, many with…

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Mum thought son, 3, had conjunctivitis but key symptom led to devastating diagnosis

Jade Williams says her world came crashing down when doctors told her little Rhys had a rare type of eye cancer known as Retinoblastoma

Irish Mirror

Mum who thought son had conjunctivitis receives heartbreaking cancer diagnosis

Jade Williams said little Rhys had very few symptoms when doctors discovered he was suffering from the devastating disease.

Daily Record

'I thought son had conjunctivitis - but he's got cancer'

Jade Williams said little Rhys had hardly any symptoms but now doctors have diagnosed a rare tumour

Wales Online

'I thought my boy, 3, had conjunctivitis but key symptom led to devastating diagnosis'

Jade Williams says her world came crashing down when doctors told her little Rhys had a rare type of eye cancer known as Retinoblastoma on Friday, April 14

Daily Mirror

Covid officials say new ‘Arcturus’ variant could be linked to conjunctivitis

California report says variant XBB.1.16 is contagious but should not prompt concerns about a return to early pandemic stages

The Guardian - US

Can Covid-19 Actually Cause Pink Eye? Here's What An Ophthalmologist Says To Watch For

The new Covid subvariant, Arcturus, is associated with rising rates of viral pink eye in children and adults, which usually subsides after about two weeks.

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Arcturus new Covid variant symptoms amid advice to wear face masks on public transport

The XBB.1.16 variant, which has been dubbed Arcturus, can cause conjunctivitis and a general feeling of unhappiness

The Independent UK

What is the link between pollen and eye infections?

Experts say allergic conjunctivitis could be on the rise during hay fever season.

Nottingham Post

New Covid Arcturus map released as cases spread throughout the UK

New variant cases are rising

Daily Mirror

Covid Arcturus cases mapped across the UK - see how your area is affected

Covid Arcturus, the new Omicron subvariant, has spread across the globe and already five Brits have died with the strain as it drives case increases abroad

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Dublin Live

First cases of new Covid strain confirmed in Ireland as strange symptom reported

Three cases of the new Arcturus Covid variant, known as Omicron XBB.1.16, have been confirmed in Ireland. It comes amid growing concern worldwide about its rapid spread

Irish Mirror

Covid Ireland: First cases of new Arcturus strain confirmed here as unique symptom reported

Three cases of the new Arcturus Covid variant, known as Omicron XBB.1.16, have been confirmed in Ireland. It comes amid growing concern worldwide about its rapid spread.

Wales Online

Expert answers questions about new Arcturus Covid variant as fresh symptom emerges

The new variant has seen officials in India reintroduced mask rules

Daily Mirror

Three key questions about deadly new Arcturus Covid variant - and horrific new symptom

The Covid subvariant Arcturus is leading to skyrocketing infections in India and has prompted health officials to reintroduce mandatory mask-wearing among other measures as a new symptom has emerged

Glasgow Live

Bird flu symptoms and how it spreads as H3N8 strain claims first human life

Bird flu can cause a number of symptoms from a headache to aching muscles and bleeding from the nose and gums as well as conjunctivitis. But what are the other symptoms and how does it spread? Here's what you need to know.

Fortune

‘Arcturus,’ a highly transmissible COVID variant eyed by the WHO, appears to have a new symptom. Here's what you need to know

XBB.1.16 may not be just another run-of-the-mill Omicron, according to a prominent pediatrician in India.

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My favourite fictional character: Queenie, a young Black woman living and dating in London, is 'complex, funny, broken, fun'

Early in the pandemic, I looked after my niece because she had conjunctivitis and couldn’t go to daycare. Despite my best efforts, I caught it. My infection morphed into tonsillitis and I became very sick. I couldn’t read or watch TV properly – which everyone knows are the only pleasures…

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