Conjunctivitis or Pink eye is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball. This membrane is called the conjunctiva.

Pink eye is most often caused by a viral infection from adenovirus. It also can be caused by a bacterial infection, an allergic reaction.

Pink eye can be contagious, getting an early diagnosis and taking certain precautions can help limit its spread.

Pink eye can be contagious, getting an early diagnosis and taking certain precautions can help limit its spread.

The most common pink eye symptoms include: Redness, Itchiness, gritty feeling, Tearing, Sensitivity to light, called photophobia.