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  Pink eye or conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the clear membrane, known as the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids.

  Pink Eye in Kids is Usually Mild but Often Contagious

  By Kristan Appleford on December 19, 2011 - 4:42pm
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  Pink eye and conjunctivitis are the same medical condition. Pink eye is fairly common in children and even adults. There are several types of pink eye.

  Pink Eye: Causes, Risks and Symptoms

  By EmpowHER on October 5, 2011 - 7:00am
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  According to the American Journal of Infection Control, more than three million school days in the U.S. are missed every year due to acute conjunctivitis.

  Pink Eye: Symptoms, Causes and Risks

  By EmpowHER on October 4, 2011 - 5:39am
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  According to the American Journal of Infection Control, more than three million school days in the U.S. are missed every year due to acute conjunctivitis.

  What You Need to Know about Pink Eye

  By MC Kelby HERWriter on September 8, 2011 - 8:00pm
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  Do you wear your contacts no matter what? That may not be the best idea.

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  Eye Health Tip: If You’re Sick, Don’t Wear Contacts

  Impacted 1 Lives By Christine Jeffries on March 3, 2011 - 1:50pm
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  On a Monday morning, about an hour and a half after I dropped my oldest son off at school, I received a call from the school nurse. “Your son is here with a red and itchy eye.” Oh-no.

  Pink Eye and Children

  By Susan Schade HERWriter on March 2, 2011 - 6:28am
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  Red eye is a symptom of many different conditions, ranging from insignificant to sight-threatening.

  Red Eye: When Is It Serious?

  By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on June 28, 2010 - 6:19am
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  If you wake up one morning with your eyelids glued shut, the chances are you have bacterial conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. This type of eye infection is common, with ...

  Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye--When You Need Antibiotics

  Impacted 1 Lives By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on May 10, 2010 - 6:08am
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  Eye infections and inflammation can seriously impact our quality of life, even when they have low clinical significance. Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, is very common.

  Pink Eye and Blepharitis – What's the Difference?

  By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on February 8, 2010 - 7:36am
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  Pink eye, which is an inflammation of the membrane covering the white part of your eye, is usually caused by an infection. Wearing soft contact lenses can make you more likely to get ...

  Can Contact Lenses Give You Pink Eye?

  Impacted 1 Lives By Denise DeWitt HERWriter on September 19, 2009 - 7:09pm