He said a 30% increase in patients was recorded for the ophthalmology service involving cases of dry eyes and allergic conjunctivitis.
"The health facilities under the ministry are ready for any drastic increase in cases due to the haze," he told reporters after launching the maiden World Patient Safety Day and seminar on patient safety here Tuesday . At the media conference, the head of the ministry's Ophthalmology Service, Dr Nor Fariza Ngah, said most patients who sought treatment at the 42 government hospitals were for allergic conjunctivitis, which is not infectious."We advise patients to use appropriate artificial tears and reduce exposure to outdoor activities," said Dr Nor Fariza, who is also a consultant at Shah Alam Hospital.
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