Diseases

Conjunctivitis

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Conjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the thin clear tissue that lies over the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid.

SYMPTOMS

Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid,increased amount of tears,thick yellow discharge that crusts over the eyelashes, especially after sleep,green or white discharge from the eye, itchy eyes, burning eyes, blurred vision, increased sensitivity to light

CAUSES

Viruses, bacteria, irritants such as shampoos, dirt, smoke, and pool chlorine, allergies, like dust, pollen, or a special type of allergy that affects some contact lens wearers