Pink eye (conjunctivitis) Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is the inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane that lines your eyelid and eyeball. It's characterized by redness and a gritty sensation in your eye, along with itching. Often a discharge forms a crust on your eyelashes during the night.
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Conjectivitis (Redness)
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball. It can be caused by allergies or a bacterial or viral infection. Conjunctivitis can be extremely contagious and is spread by contact with eye secretions from someone who is infected. Symptoms include redness, itching and tearing of the eyes. It can also lead to discharge or crusting around the eyes. It's important to stop wearing contact lenses whilst affected by conjunctivitis. It often resolves on its own, but treatment can speed the recovery process. Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with antihistamines. Bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with antibiotic eye drops.
What Are the Symptoms of Pinkeye? Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid. Swollen conjunctiva. More tears than usual. Thick yellow discharge that crusts over the eyelashes, especially after sleep. ... Green or white discharge from the eye. Itchy eyes. Burning eyes. Blurred vision.
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