It’s also called eye flu and also Madras eye. It usually affects a large number of people at the same time, particularly during in rainy months .Usually both eyes are affected. After a couple of days of itching , the eyes become red , sticky and swollen. Normally the person recovers within a few days without any medication , in some form of conjuctivitis. Certain other types of conjuctivitis become very severe without medication.It spreads from person to person .It spreads through fingers , and formites. Personal use items like handkerchief , bath towel , bed linens are the media through which this viral infection spreads , and is cured only after medication.PREVENTIONClean personal hygienic habits can help a peson from not contacting the infection like :Washing hand and face with clean water frequently.Using separate towel, handkerchief , bed linen etc. for each person.Avoiding touching of the eyes frequently.Using sun-glasses & Avoid using other's glasses.TREATMENTAVOID SELF-MEDICATION OF ANY SORT WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE.DO NOT PUT GHEE / HONEY ,MOTHER'S MILK etc. INTO THE EYES.WASH THE EYES FREQUENTLY WITH CLEAN COLD WATER.CONSULT AN EYE DOCTOR & APPLY MEDICATIONS AS PER HIS ADVICE.