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What is conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye diseases. It presents an inflammation in the transparent membrane that covers the white area of ​​the eye, causing ocular redness, tearing and itching.

In most cases it is not a serious condition, but it can be very annoying for the patient.

According to the form of the contagion, four types of conjunctivitis are distinguished: viral if it is caused by the common cold virus, chemical if it is caused by some chemical products such as chlorine; bacterial when it is caused by bacteria; and allergic when the source of conjunctivitis are some allergens.

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