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Better known as Pink Eye, is the medical term that describes an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that covers the white of your eyes (sclera). This membrane produces mucus to coat and lubricate the surface of the eye. Upon close inspection, you can see fine blood vessels within this membrane. When the conjunctiva becomes irritated, the blood vessels enlarge making the eye appear red in color.

Conjunctivitis - A graphic description of the eye condition, its various types and treatments.

Conjunctivitis, Allergic - Immunologic reactions of conjunctiva and cornea The ocular surface may exhibit a wide variety of immunologic responses that may result in conjunctival and corneal inflammation. In the Gell and Coombs classification system for various immunologic hypersensitivity reactions, 5 classes of reactions are recognized.Type I (immediate) hypersensitivity reactions occur when a sensitized individual comes in contact with a specific antigen. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) has a strong affinity for mast cells, and the cross-linking of 2 adjacent IgE molecules ...

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Medinfo's patient information on conjunctivitis, redness and soreness (inflammation) of the clear covering (the conjunctiva) which coats the white of the eye and lines the inside of the eye lids.

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