The humid climate during the monsoon months creates an ideal habitat for germs and viruses to spread conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. Against the backdrop of this upsurge in cases of conjunctivitis, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi is consistently recording around 100 patients daily. In July, Maharashtra witnessed an astonishing surge of 87,761 conjunctivitis cases, marking one of the most significant and severe outbreaks observed in recent years.

Among the regions in Maharashtra, Buldhana stands out as the most heavily impacted, grappling with an alarming count of nearly 13,550 cases. This way, conjunctivitis cases have been on the rise, spreading swiftly and causing discomfort among the population across the regions of North and Western India. In this article, we explore the different types of conjunctivitis, the importance of prevention, and the role of Homeopathy in managing and alleviating its symptoms.