Pinkeye is a nonmedical term that encompasses several medical causes of conjunctivitis.
Most ophthalmologists (physicians who specialize in medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases) consider the term pinkeye to refer to viral conjunctivitis, an infection caused by a variety of viruses.
Other causes of conjunctivitis include bacterial infection, allergic reactions, chemical or irritant exposures, and ocular drying or irritation.
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Viruses are a common cause of conjunctivitis in patients of all ages.
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