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Conjunctivitis (pinkeye)

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Illustration of healthy conjunctiva compared to conjunctivitis

Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) is redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and eye surface.

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Last Updated: 12/06/2007