Conjunctivitis Symptoms
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
Conjunctivitis, also called pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the whites of the eyes. Conjunctivitis can be triggered by allergies, by contact with irritating chemicals, or by infections with either a virus or bacteria.
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Viral conjunctivitis often is caused by one of the adenoviruses, a family of viruses that usually causes colds (upper respiratory illnesses). In temperate climates, ...
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Conjunctivitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva (the membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the exposed surface of the... Read more »
Allergic conjunctivitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Conjunctivitis - allergicSymptomsSymptoms may be seasonal and can include:Red eyesDilated vessels in the clear tissue covering the white of the... Read more »
Neonatal conjunctivitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Neonatal conjunctivitis is swelling (inflammation) or infection of the tissue lining the eyelids in a newborn.Alternative NamesNewborn... Read more »
Allergic conjunctivitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Conjunctivitis - allergicTreatmentThe best treatment is avoiding exposure to the cause or allergen. Unfortunately, this is not often practical.... Read more »
Vernal conjunctivitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Burning eyesDiscomfort in bright light (photophobia)Itching eyesThe area around the cornea where the white of the eye and the cornea meet (limbus)... Read more »
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