Commonly referred to as pink eye, conjunctivitis describes inflammation of the thin transparent layer of tissue that covers the whites of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid. The result of ...

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Artificial tears and damp cloths can help relieve pink eye symptoms.Seeing a ...

When we hear “pink eye,” many think of kids sent home from school with crusty lashes and a note for their parents. But conjunctivitis, its medical name, is more than ...

You wake up one morning with crusty lashes. As the day goes on, your eye won’t stop itching or watering. You might chalk it up to allergies or dry eyes, but then you catch a glimpse in the mirror and ...

Editor's note: This article originally appeared on the UNC Health Talk blog. Waking up with your eyes sealed shut is a telltale sign of conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye. Conjunctivitis is ...

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin tissue that lines the inside of your eyelids and covers the white part of the eyes. The conjunctiva keeps your eyeballs moist ...

(WKOW) — You might notice more people in your life wearing their glasses than usual. Doctors say pink eye is going around. The medical term for pink eye is conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis occurs when ...

A doctor in Houston, Texas, has warned that a powerful strain of pink eye that lasts for weeks is spreading in the city. Dr. Allan Panzer, an optometrist in Houston, told Fox 7 one patient a month ...

The new coronavirus can spread through the eyes, prompting the world’s largest association of eye doctors to urge its members to be aware of the warning signs in patients. The pathogen may cause pink ...

A common and relatively mild malady is yet another symptom people should watch for in the fight against COVID-19, experts say. Conjunctivitis — commonly known as pink eye and typically brought on by a ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you wake up one morning and your eye is red, painful or itchy, it could be conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. This happened to WFMY's Stacey Spivey recently and her ...

Whether it’s triggered by an allergen, bacteria, or a virus, the condition known as “pink eye” is never a pleasant experience. The eyes remain irritated and itchy for days, with a bloodshot appearance ...