Warga Terdampak Abu Vulkanik Wajib Tahu! Mata Kelilipan Jangan Dikucek, Lakukan Ini
Menkes Budi Gunadi Sadikin memperingatkan warga terdampak abu vulkanik untuk tidak mengucek mata jika kelilipan debu, karena partikel vulkanik dapat memperparah iritasi. Pencegahan utama meliputi tinggal di dalam rumah jika tidak mendesak, dan menggunakan kacamata pelindung saat harus beraktivitas di luar. Jika terlanjur terkena, warga disarankan membersihkan mata dengan air dan segera ke puskesmas karena telah disediakan obat tetes mata.
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- Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin warned residents in volcanic ash-affected areas not to rub their eyes if dust enters them.
- Volcanic ash dust has characteristics that threaten human eye health.
- Volcanic ash particles can cause itchy eyes and irritation.
- The warning was issued during a virtual coordination meeting with BNPB on September 6, 2026.
- The first prevention measure is to stay indoors if there is no urgent need to go outside.
- Residents who must go outside should wear protective glasses as a mandatory measure.
- Rubbing eyes can worsen irritation caused by sharp particle friction.
- If dust enters the eyes, it should be cleaned with water immediately.
- After cleaning with water, affected residents should visit the nearest puskesmas promptly.
- All puskesmas have been provided with eye drops for emergency treatment.
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