Conjunctivitis
By Isabella Sara Novack
Reviewed by
Maria Horan FBDO
Maria holds a BSc Honours in Ophthalmic Dispensing and has over 17 years of optical experience.
Conjunctivitis involves the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Symptoms include redness, swelling, itching and discharge. Conjunctivitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergens (in which case it's also known as pink eye), or irritants, Bacteria conjunctivitis is often highly contagious.
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