What is conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is a thin, clear tissue that lines the eyelids and the eyeball, except the cornea. It is very common, especially in children under 5 years.
What causes conjunctivitis?
- bacterial infection
- viral infection
- allergies, such as hay fever
What are the symptoms?
- whites of the eyes red and sore
- yellow pus discharging from the eyes, making them sticky
- during sleep, this matter causes the eyelids to stick together so that they have to be prised open upon waking