Mucous membrane covering the posterior surface of the eyelids and the anterior surface of the eyeball. Conjunctivitis: An inflammation of the conjunctiva, either from environmental irritation, allergies, viral or bacterial infections. Also: Conjunctivitis

	AIDS The Condition "...In addition, they also have severe forms of the bacterial infections that all children may get, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye), ear infections or tonsillitis..." Allergic Rhinitis / Hay Fever Our Question about eye itchiness "Itching is the hallmark of allergic conjunctivitis, as well as other forms of allergic eye disease..." Colloidal Silver As A Treatment "...Acne*, allergies, arthritis - some types*, athletes foot*, bad breath, bladder infections, cystitis*, bleeding gums, boils*, burns*, candida*, canker sores, chronic fatigue, colds, colitis*, conjunctivitis*, cornea injury*, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, diabetes*, diarrhea*, digestive aid, diphtheria, dysentery, ear infections*, eczema - various locations*, fibrositis, flu*, gastritis,..." Conjunctivitis The Condition "Commonly known as "pinkeye" because of the inflamed tissues that are seen when the eyelid is pulled back, conjunctivitis is the most coimon infectious disease of the eye that affects children..." Our Question about eye irritation "The first symptom of conjunctivitis is discomfort in the eye, followed by redness and inflammation of the conjunctiva, the tissue covering the eye and inner surface of the eyelids..." Relationship to Vitamin A Requirement "Vitamin A deficiency has been reported in people with chronic conjunctivitis..." Recommendation MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane) "MSM eye drops used frequently may help in cases of mild conjunctivitis..." Recommendation Antibiotics "In most cases of adult or childhood conjunctivitis, treatment with topical antibiotics is initiated without cultures..." Fennel As A Treatment "...Tea made from crushed fennel seeds has been used as an eyewash for conjunctivitis..." Indoor Allergies The Condition "...relating to eye problems is: "if it itches, it's allergy; if it burns or stings, it's probably dry eye; and if the eyelids stick together in the morning, with crusts on the eyelashes, it's bacterial conjunctivitis..." Iritis The Condition "...Iritis is sometimes confused with conjunctivitis, a much less serious disorder of the clear outer lining of the eye..." Ophthalmia Related Topic "Severe eye inflammation, including conjunctivitis, iritis, severe hay fever, etc..." STD Chlamydia The Condition "...Chlamydia may also result in adverse outcomes of pregnancy, including neonatal conjunctivitis and pneumonia..." Vasopressin As A Treatment "...There is occasional nasal itchiness, headaches, conjunctivitis, sore throat, nausea, abdominal pain and the urgent need to defecate as a result of increased bowel stimulation does rarely occur..." Vitamin A As A Treatment "...Therapeutic doses also help treat glaucoma and conjunctivitis (an inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the eyelids)..."

Last updated: Feb 28, 2008