Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

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Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

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Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is the inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane that lines your eyelid and eyeball. It's characterized by redness and a gritty sensation in your eye, along with itching. Often, a discharge forms a crust on your eyelashes during the night.
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