This is the most typical appearance of conjunctivitis with redness of the eye and mucoid debris on the eyelashes. Conjunctivitis makes the surface of the eye red, and it can also make the inner lining of the eyelid red, accompanied by discharge. Surface changes with redness of the inner lining of the upper eyelid (tarsal conjunctiva) may occur in certain types of conjunctivitis.
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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis):
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Picture of Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): This is the most typical appearance of conjunctivitis with redness of the eye and mucoid debris on the eyelashes. Divider line
This is the most typical appearance of conjunctivitis with redness of the eye and mucoid debris on the eyelashes.
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Who's At Risk
Pink eye is very common all over the world. Nearly all people have it at one time or another. Pink eye is often caused by an irritant in the eye(s) or infection from someone else. Age, sex, ethnicity, and race play no role in who becomes infected with pink eye. Failure to do the following increases your chances of getting pink eye:
  • Follow good hygiene, such as washing hands regularly.
  • Use proper eye protection when in conditions that might increase your risk, such as working in dusty or fume-filled areas.
  • Avoid allergic influences that might affect you, such as perfumes, weeds, mold, etc.
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2008

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