I had too many encounters with pinkeye when I was younger. Some of it was caused by allergies; some of it came from friends at school. The worst part for me was waking up and being unable to open my eyes — because the discharge had crusted my eyes shut. Pinkeye is also known as conjunctivitis. This is a redness and swelling of the mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and eye surface. Normally, this lining is clear. When the lining becomes irritated or infected, the lining becomes red and swollen. Most cases of pinkeye are caused by infection, chemical … Continue reading →