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December 6, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Conjunctivitis, A.K.A.: Pink Eye

Pinkeye is medically known as conjunctivitis.  Although most people think of an infection, such as a virus or bacteria, as the cause, it can also be triggered by allergies.  Symptoms usually include burning, itching and discharge. Often it is difficult to tell what is causing the pinkeye, and evaluation by a physician is frequently necessary […]

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