 Namaskar, I am Dr. Sumit Gupta, consultant pediatrics, Manipal Hospital, Gajibad. As you know, there is a sharp rise in number of cases of conjunctivitis in many parts of India. It is necessary to know about the disease, how it spreads, and how we can prevent it. Conjunctivitis or pink eye is inflammation or irritation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball. It may be caused by allergies, viral infection, or sometimes bacterial infection. There may be redness, itching, or tearing of the eyes, and later symptoms may include poorlent eye discharge, stickiness, or crusting around the eyes. Sometime pain may also be there. It is highly contagious and is spread by contact of eye secretion of infected person. Children are affected more as it is very difficult to maintain hygiene among them. How we can prevent it? So conjunctivitis is often resolved by its own, however treatment may speed the recovery. When it is allergic conjunctivitis, it is treated with anti-stamina, whereas in bacterial conjunctivitis antibiotic eye drop are recommended. Precautions what we can take at home? It is very important to maintain hand hygiene, frequently wash your hands, and avoid touching your eyes and face frequently. If one eye is affected, avoid contact with healthy eye. Public transport is one of the way we can get conjunctivitis, so it is better to avoid it during infections. It is a myth that conjunctivitis can be spread by looking at the eyes of the infected person. Patients are advised to use goggles to avoid direct contact with airborne particles, jumps and dust, because it can escalate the symptoms. It is advisable to avoid contact lenses during infections. Disinfect your personal items frequently like mobile phones, bags, etc. And avoid sharing towels, bed sheets and pillow of the infected person. Conjunctivitis is an infection of eye which can be seen during monsoon season due to rise in humidity. If we follow the basic instructions, we can easily prevent it or it can be easily treated. Thank you.