A recent Times of India Pune feature highlighted a rise in viral conjunctivitis cases during the monsoon, with hospitals reporting more patients showing symptoms such as redness, watery eyes, gritty sensation, sticky discharge, fever, and sore throat. Dr. Tushar Parikh, Senior Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician at Motherhood Hospital, Pune, explained that weather changes can trigger a spike in cases, especially when allergic conjunctivitis combines with respiratory infections, while stressing hand hygiene, avoiding eye rubbing, not sharing personal items, and timely medical care.