“It is targeting every age group be it young, adults, Senior citizens but nowadays we are seeing more of kids and children coming to us with such symptoms of eye flu and it is advised to them and their parents to follow the necessary prevention tips and be safe,” says Dr Sharma.
She advises to wash hands frequently, avoid touching eyes, wear spectacles, and goggles, and avoid sharing personal belongings like towels, handkerchiefs or bedding with a person having conjunctivitis at home, avoid public places like water parks and swimming pools.