What is allergic conjunctivitis and what causes it?

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What is allergic conjunctivitis and what causes it?
A clear, thin membrane called the conjunctiva covers your eyeball and the inside of your eyelids. If something irritates this covering, your eyes may become red and swollen. Your eyes also may itch, hurt or water. This is called conjunctivitis. It is also known as "pink eye."

When an allergen causes the irritation, the condition is called allergic conjunctivitis. This type of conjunctivitis is not contagious. Some common allergens include: pollen from trees, grass and ragweed; animal skin and secretions such as saliva; perfumes and cosmetics; skin medicines; air pollution; and smoke. Viral and bacterial infections can also cause conjunctivitis.

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It's pink eye. You get if from rubbing your eyes after touching someone who's infected with it that's touche their eye. You need special eye drops from a physician to clear it up.

IT IS PINK EYE AND IS USUALLY CAUSED BY BACTERIA, FROM RUBBING YOUR EYE WITH UNCLEAN HANDS ..OR EVEN DIRTY FINGER NAILS.

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