Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a condition that causes inflammation to the outermost layer of the white part of the eye. The inflammation also spreads to the innermost area of the eyelid. Hence, the eye appears reddish and may be itchy, painful, and one may also experience a burning sensation. Other symptoms include blurred vision, yellow, green, and white discharge, increased sensitivity to light, and a heightened number of tears. The itching is mostly because of an allergic reaction. This condition can affect one or both eyes.The most common causes of pink eye are viral. Viruses are then followed by bacterial infections. This virus infection may be because of frequent colds. Both the viral and bacterial causes can spread from one person to another quite fast. The most common allergic reasons of pink eye are pollen and animal hair allergies.
