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Definition of Conjunctivitis

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the membrane covering the surface of the eyeball. It can be a result of infection or irritation of the eye, or it can be related to systemic diseases, such as Reiter syndrome. Also known as pinkeye.

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