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  2. Conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye or Madras eye, [4] [5] is inflammation of the conjunctiva and the inner surface of the eyelid. [6] It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. [1] Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur. [1] The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the morning. [1] Swelling of the sclera ...

  3. Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius - Wikipedia

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    Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius (Hae) is a causative agent of acute and often purulent conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. It was discovered independently by Koch and Weeks in the 1880s.

  4. Lacrimal caruncle - Wikipedia

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    The lacrimal caruncle, or caruncula lacrimalis, is the small, pink, globular nodule at the inner corner (the medial canthus) of the eye. [1] It consists of tissue types of neighbouring eye structures. It may suffer from lesions and allergic inflammation.

  5. Is It Pink Eye or Allergies? Here’s Exactly How to ... - AOL

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    Red, itchy, or watery eyes are common symptoms of seasonal allergies, but they're also signs of pink eye, or conjunctivitis. Here’s how to tell the difference.

  6. Flu, pink eye, strep throat: A guide to the common illnesses ...

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    Also known as pink eye, conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the whites of the eyes (conjunctiva) from infection or allergies, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) says. How is it transmitted?

  7. How to tell whether you have pink eye, allergies, or both - AOL

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    Pink eye can be caused by allergies or infections. Your symptoms will help you determine which type of pink eye you have and select proper treatment.

  8. Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) (also spelled acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis) is a derivative of the highly contagious conjunctivitis virus, [1] otherwise known as pink eye. Symptoms include excessively red, swollen eyes as well as subconjunctival hemorrhaging. Currently, there is no known treatment and patients are required to merely ...

  9. How Do You Get Pink Eye? - AOL

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    The most common types of pink eye spread like respiratory infections, but there are a few other ways to contract conjunctivitis. The most common types of pink eye spread like respiratory ...