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4. PINK EYE (CONJUNCTIVITIS) Conjunctivitis or pink eye is a common eye condition worldwide. It is often known as pink eye because it causes the white of the eye to take on a pink or red colour. Conjunctivitis gets its name from the part of the eye that it affects: the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. Conjunctivitis or pink eye, affects children as well as adults. Pink eye is caused by viruses, bacteria, and allergens like pet dander or dust mites. Irritants like smog or swimming pool chlorine can also cause it. In Conjunctivitis, Lasik, Cataract Surgery What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis? • Redness or swelling of the white of the eye or inside the eyelids • Increased amount discharge from eyes • Itchy, irritated, and/or burning eyes • Increased sensitivity to light • Gritty feeling in the eye • Stickiness and Crusting of the eyelids or lashes of tears, excessive In Inflammation. Itching, Redness Ensures better efficacy in suppressing external ocular inflammation like conjunctivitis Superior in relieving symptoms and regression of signs in the cases of VKC 9