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Conjunctivitis

Alternative Name: Pink Eye

Definition:

Conjunctivitis is defined as an inflammation (redness) of the conjunctiva. The white area of the eye (sclera) is covered by a thin, filmy membrane called the conjunctiva which produces mucus to lubricate the surface of the eye.

Conjunctivitis can be either be acute or chronic. An acute condition is one that occurs suddenly and remain only for a short interval of time. A chronic condition is one that lasts for a long time, usually many years.

Conjunctivitis can even affect both of your eyes simultaneously. It can also be transmitted from one person to other very easily. The disease is very common among children. Conjunctivitis usually results from an allergy, virus or bacterium. The inflamed conjunctiva will usually make the eye appear red or pink because the tiny blood vessels that are normally within the conjunctiva are now irritated and enlarged.