Conjunctivitis

Ophthalmology · Ophthalmological

Mild

Severity

Extremely common — millions of cases annually; one of the most frequent eye conditions

Prevalence

Yes

Contagious

Ophthalmology

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📖What is Conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eyeball. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergens.

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