Eye Infection Outbreak Among Children Spreading Through Human Contact – Optometrist

By; Emmanuel Coffie

A senior optometrist at the Third Eye and Vision Centre in Accra, Dr Kwame Oben-Nyarko, has disclosed that the recent surge in eye infections among children, is largely being spread through human contact.

According to Dr Oben-Nyarko, common activities such as, sharing tables, pens, door handles, and shaking hands, can easily transmit the infection.

He encouraged parents and caregivers to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of eye infections.

To combat the infection, Dr Oben-Nyarko, recommends regular sanitization of surfaces that are shared and used by many people, both at home and in school.

“By sanitizing shared surfaces, we can break the chain of transmission and protect our children’s eye health,” Dr Oben-Nyarko said.

He advised parents to take immediate action to prevent the spread of the infection, which he said could lead to vision impairment and other complications if left untreated.

Dr Oben-Nyarko, said the “Kiddie Eye Care Day” has noticed a disturbing trend of eye infections among children.

He indicated that, several children, have been diagnosed with bacterial eye infections, refractive errors, and allergic conjunctivitis, causing vision impairment and other eye problems.

The programme, which offered free eye screening, identified an alarming number of children struggling with eye infections, including those unable to see distant objects.

Dr Oben-Nyarko, has, therefore urged parents to take advantage of the free screening, to have their children’s eyes examined.

Source: Anchorghana.com