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Conjunctivitis also known as eye flu or pink eye is a very common problem. Check out information about its causes and symptoms.

Conjunctivitis Information

The infection occurring in the conjunctiva that lines the eyelid is called conjunctivitis. Popularly known as pink eye, conjunctivitis mostly occurs due to an allergic reaction or an infection. The inflammation that results from it causes swelling of the small blood vessels, which, in turn, gives a pink or red cast to the white portion of the eyes. A highly contagious disease, conjunctivitis can spread from one person to other through direct contact. Overcrowded places, dirty surroundings and unhealthy living standards worsen the ailment. In the following lines, we have listed the various causes and symptoms of conjunctivitis.

Causes Of Conjunctivitis
  • Direct contact with an infected person
  • Overcrowding
  • Unhygienic surroundings
  • Eyestrain
  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Irritating substance or material in the eyes
  • Allergies
  • Ophthalmia neonatorum
  • Environmental factors, such as smoke, dust, or pollen
  • Chemical splash in the eye
Symptoms Of Conjunctivitis
  • Eyes turn reddish
  • Itching in the eyes
  • Watery secretion from the eyes
  • Pus formation in the eyes
  • Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid
  • Increased amount of tears
  • Thick yellow discharge from the eyes, which crusts over the eyelashes, especially after sleep
  • Green or white discharge from the eye
  • Burning eyes
  • Blurred vision
  • Increased sensitivity to light
  • Inflamed eyes