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My daughter’s eye is pink, oozy and she says it itches. What is it?

By Dr. Rob : August 28, 2009

Sounds like she may have conjunctivitis. The word “conjunctivitis” refers to swelling (or inflammation) of the invisible covering of the eyeball. Not all conjunctivitis is caused by bacterial infection. Other causes include: Virus infections Environmental allergies Irritation from small objects that get in the eye (In babies) narrow tear ducts Eyelid lump, or stye (sometimes [...]