Eye infection warning

Eye infection warning

JAKARTA: The public have been warned about the possibility of
eye infections after an outbreak due to the change of season.

Eye specialist Dr. Sjafril Murad, of West Jakarta's Pelni
Petamburan Hospital, said many patients had come to the hospital
suffering from red and swollen eyes.

The disease was caused by a virus which could easily infect
others, he said on Tuesday.

"Everybody can get infected, even the doctor himself. Usually
patients need one week to be cured."

He called on the public to watch out for the symptoms of red
and itchy eyes.

"Doctors will usually prescribe anti-viral agents and eye
drops."

Sjafril suggested the public wipe infected eyes with sterile
bandages soaked in betadine. He also urged those effected to
avoid eating seafood including shrimp and fish.

Eye infections was just one of many diseases that effected
flood victims after diarrhea and dengue fever. -- Antara