Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is a condition in which the layer of cells covering the front of your eyes (the conjunctiva) become inflamed, resulting in a variety of unpleasant symptoms.

This is one of the most prevalent eye illnesses affecting people in the UK, commonly known as pink or red eye. It’s caused by a bacterial or viral infection (known as infective conjunctivitis), or an allergic reaction, and it’s highly contagious; catching it early and preventing it from spreading to others is critical.