The Dominican Ophthalmology Society is warning of a dramatic increase in conjunctivitis cases nationwide. The medical society also warns members of the public to avoid using medication that has not been prescribed by a doctor, as well as popular remedies such as washing eyes with soap, aloe vera or lime because this could burn the cornea. They advise that once a burning sensation is felt, the patient should refrain from touching their eyes, despite the discomfort. Touching one’s eyes will only make a simple infection become serious,” says the society. <\/p>\n
Both the current president of the Ophthalmology Society Cynthia Cunillera Batlle and her predecessor Herbert Stern recommend strict hygiene measures; avoid the use of cloth handkerchiefs, makeup and contact lenses. <\/p>\n
The governor of Santiago could not attend the launch of Expo Cibao because he was suffering from conjunctivitis. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Dominican Ophthalmology Society is warning of a dramatic increase in conjunctivitis cases nationwide. The medical society also warns members of the public to avoid using medication that has not been prescribed by a doctor, as well as popular remedies such as washing eyes with soap, aloe vera or lime because this could burn the … <\/p>\n