Conjunctivitis

What is Conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and the eyeball. This membrane is known as the conjunctiva. Within the conjunctiva, there are small blood vessels, which become swollen and irritated when the conjunctiva is inflamed, therefore appearing more visible and giving a reddish or pinkish appearance to the eye. This is why conjunctivitis is also known as “Pink eye”. You can get conjunctivitis in one or both eyes. It may be possible to get conjunctivitis multiple times, however practicing good hand hygiene can reduce the risk of recurrence.