• Conjunctivitis Fact Sheet
  Conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye", is an inflammation of the membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the eye and lines the inner surface of the eyelid.
  
  
• CONJUNCTIVITIS IN CHILDHOOD
  Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva which is usually caused by infection or allergy. It is frequently referred to as “pink eye” and is the most common acute eye disorder seen by primary care pediatricians and family physicians.
  
  
• Conjunctivitis in Children
  Conjunctiva is a thin transparent membrane that lines the eyeball and eyelid. Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva leads to conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis appears as a pink eye with discharge and itching in the eye. The most common cause of conjunctivitis is a viral infection.
  
  
• Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye
  The conjunctiva is the thin, clear membrane over the white part of the eye, lining the eyelids as well. Inflammation of this membrane is called conjunctivitis or pink eye.
  
  
• Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
  Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC) is a condition most commonly associated with contact lens use. The occurrence of GPC is up to four times greater in soft contact wearers versus hard contact wearers.
  
  
• Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) in the Child Care Setting
  Pinkeye, also called conjunctivitis, can be caused by bacterial or viral infections or by allergic reactions to dust, pollen, and other materials. Bacterial and viral infections usually produce a white or yellowish pus that may cause the eyelids to stick shut in the morning. The discharge in allergic conjunctivitis is often clear and watery. All types involve redness and burning or itching eyes. Pinkeye in child care settings is most often due to bacterial or viral infections. It can usually be treated with antibiotics. Red and sore eyes may be part of viral respiratory infections, including measles.
  
  
• Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
  The most common type of ocular allergies are seasonal and perennial (year round) allergic conjunctivitis. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (hay fever conjunctivitis), is the more common type accounting for the majority of allergic conjunctivitis cases. As its name suggests, it is related to specific pollens that spore during specific seasons.
  
  

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