Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, sometimes referred to as pinkeye. It is a very common eye complaint, comprising about 30% of all eye-related emergency department visits.

Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with antihistamines through eye drops or oral medications. In some cases, topical steroids may be prescribed to reduce inflammation.

Study strongly links allergic conjunctivitis, meibomian gland duct distortion Cornea. 2010;29 (8):858-860.

The conjunctiva is a thin protective layer of the eye. Conjunctivitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, or allergies. It can spread through dirty hands, poor hygiene, flies, or by ...

Differentiating viral and bacterial conjunctivitis is difficult yet important to do, as the determination drives decisions about treatment and school exclusion. Conjunctivitis is a common entity ...

Conjunctivitis is more commonly known as ‘pink eye'. Conjunctivitis is an eye condition that may be caused due to a virus or bacteria. It is one of the most common diseases to spread in summer.

The person went to a health care facility on Aug. 20 and reported a rash on Friday, Aug. 22 – which was later confirmed to be ...

Adopt vital healthy habits to reduce the risks of conjunctivitis in the monsoon, from daily eye cleaning to protective eyewear.

Bacterial conjunctivitis is most commonly caused by species of staphylococcus and streptococcus. Haemophilus influenzae, pseudomonas species, and E. coli may also cause cause conjunctivitis.