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1Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Conjunctivitis, commonly called pinkeye, is an inflammation of the tissue covering the eye and inner surface of the eyelid.

2Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is the most common eye infection affecting kids. Learn more about pinkeye and how to prevent it from spreading.

3Pinkeye
Pinkeye is the most common eye problem kids can have. It causes redness, itching, inflammation, and pus to collect in the eyes.

4Word! Conjunctivitis
Word! Conjunctivitis Skip Navigation Word! Conjunctivitis KidsHealth> Kids> WORD! A Glossary of Medical Words> C> Word! Conjunctivitis Print AAA Text Size Conjunctivitis (En español: Conjuntivitis) Say: kon-jung-tih-vy-tis Is your eye looking pink and not so pretty? Sounds like conjunctivitis, sometimes called pinkeye. This can happen when the conjunctiva, the covering of your eye and inside your eyelids, gets infected. Your eye may feel itchy and like you have a grain of sand caught in it. Your eye may be teary or gunky, especially when you wake …

5Conjuntivitis
La conjuntivitis, que cursa con el síntoma característico del enrojecimiento ocular (también denominado popularmente “ojo rojo”), es una inflamación de la conjuntiva, la fina membrana transparente que cubre tanto la esclerótica (el blanco del ojo) como la superficie interna de los párpados.

6Chlamydia
Chlamydia is an STD caused by bacteria. It's important to know the symptoms, as treatment can prevent the infection from leading to other health problems.

7Pinkeye Instruction Sheet
Pinkeye (or conjunctivitis) is an inflammation of the white part of the eye and the inner eyelids. Although some kinds of pinkeye go away on their own, others require treatment with antibiotics.

8Neonatal Infections
The vast majority of newborns enter the world healthy. But sometimes, infants develop conditions that require medical tests and treatment.

9Coxsackievirus Infections
Coxsackievirus infections can spread from person to person. In most cases, the viruses cause mild flu-like symptoms, but can lead to more serious infections.

10Eyes
Although your eyes are small, their structure is incredibly complex. Find out how they work in this body basics article.