By John Drew Laurusonis, MDNov 9, 20101 topic
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation, redness, edema, swelling, hypervascularization, discharge, or infection of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the clear, very thin protective membrane that covers the white sclera of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. The conjunctiva can easily become infected, red, and swollen. Conjunctivitis is more common in children, but can occur in all ages. Conjunctivitis is very common and very contagious. Every time you blink your eyes, tears s
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