Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the thin, transparent membrane covering a portion of the eyelids and the white part of the eye. It can occur due to allergic reasons as well as viruses and bacteria.

Conjunctivitis manifests itself as a pink or red appearance in the white part of the eye. Symptoms may include itching, redness, stinging, crusting, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and, if caused by bacteria, can also lead to sticky discharge.

Conjunctivitis treatment

If conjunctivitis has occurred due to allergic reasons, it usually disappears without any treatment once the conditions causing the allergy are eliminated. For allergic types, antihistamine or corticosteroid eye drops can be used, while for infectious types, antibiotic eye drops are used for treatment.