Learn about the causes of conjunctivitis and how to stop it from spreading.
Conjunctivitis, also known as "sore eye" or "pink eye" is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the superficial layer of the white part of the eyeball. It is caused by either a viral or bacterial infection or allergic reaction to certain allergens such as dust mites or pollen. Find out more about the symptoms and the steps you can take to prevent it from spreading to your loved ones.