PINK EYE DESCRIPTION

Pink Eye is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin, delicate membrane that covers the eyeball and lines the eyelid. Pink Eye is an extremely common eye problem because the conjunctiva is continually exposed to microorganisms and environmental agents that can cause infections or allergic reactions. Pink Eye can be acute or chronic depending upon how long the condition lasts, the severity of symptoms, and the type of organism or agent involved. It can also affect one or both eyes and, if caused by infection, can be very easily transmitted to others during close physical contact, particularly among children in a daycare center. Other names for pink eye include pink eye and red eye.