Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is on the rise in the city and neighbouring urban regions, according to the Sindh Health Department. This pink eye virus can be caused by viral and bacterial infections, or allergies. Bacterial conjunctivitis, which is more common in school-aged children than in adults, is known to occur from December to April. Symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis include redness, streaking, swelling, itching, or burning in the the eyes. Bacterial cases may also involve pus discharge from the eye and increased tearing, leading to the eyelids sticking together.
