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Conjunctivitis is swelling(inflammation) or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids( conjunctiva).The conjunctiva is exposed to bacteria and other irritants. Tears help protect the conjunctiva by washing away bacteria.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 10, 2008
Conjuctivitis is an inflammation or redness of the lining of the white part of the eye and the underside of the eyelid(conjunctiva) that can be caused by infection, allergic reaction, or physical agents like infrared or ultra-violet light.Conjunct...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Conjunctivitis is an irritation or infection of the membrane that covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelid (conjunctiva). It can affect one or both eyes. The membrane swells and the blood vessels dilate (enlarge), making the eye red. That's why conjunctivitis is sometimes called red eye or pink eye.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Conjuctivitis is an inflammation(redness) of the lining of the white part of the eye and the underside of the eyelid(conjunctiva). It can be caused by infection, allergic reaction, or physical agents like infrared or ultraviolet light.Conjunctivit...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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