Conjunctivitis

to the conjunctiva, the thin and transparent mucous membrane that covers the anterior surface of the eye (with the exception of the cornea) and the inner eyelid area. It is a frequent pathology, which can manifest itself in an acute or chronic form.

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The most characteristic sign of the various forms of conjunctivitis - be they infectious, irritative or allergic - is the obvious redness of the eyes (hyperemia) from inflammation of the thin blood vessels. Other symptoms of conjunctivitis depend on the causes, but often include burning, itching, photophobia, increased tear formation, swelling of the eyelids and a sense of foreign body (sensation of having sand in the eyes). In the infectious form, a catarrhal or mucopurulent discharge can be added to the listed manifestations (the eyes tend to " sticking ") Therapy varies according to the type of conjunctivitis and must always be established by an ophthalmologist.