What Is Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis, pink eye, or red eye occurs when there is inflammation of the conjunctiva. It is often known as pink or red eye as the inflammation causes the affected eye to appear reddish or pinkish. This condition can affect one or both eyes.
The conjunctiva comprises of the inner surface of the eyelid and outermost layer of the white part of the eye. There are three parts of the conjunctiva: the palpebral or tarsal conjunctiva (that lines the inner surface of the eyelid), bulbar conjunctiva (covers the white portion of the eye-anterior sclera), and the conjunctival sac (which is the space bounded by tarsal and bulbar conjunctivae).
