Pinkeye is a nonmedical term that encompasses several medical causes of conjunctivitis.
Most ophthalmologists (medical doctors who specialize in eye care and surgery) would probably consider the term pinkeye to refer to viral conjunctivitis.
Other causes of conjunctivitis include bacteria, allergic reaction, and chemical irritation.
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