Aye…The Dreaded Pink Eye…Why
As I sit here and sigh
Why oh why
Will I die?
The dreaded pink eye
Maybe some lye
In the eye
Would stop my sighs
As I cry
Oh, my eyes feel so dry
From the dreaded pink eye
Copyright 2008 Jill Jenkins
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Conjunctivitis - "Pink Eye" An eye with viral conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis (commonly called "pinkeye" or bloodshot eyes in the USA and "Madras Eye" in India) is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids), most commonly due to an allergic reaction or an infection (usually bacterial or viral).
Blepharoconjunctivitis is the combination of conjunctivitis with blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids).
Keratoconjunctivitis is the combination of conjunctivitis and keratitis (corneal inflammation).
Episcleritis is an inflammatory condition that produces a similar appearance to conjunctivitis, but without discharge or tearing.
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