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Conjunctiva

The conjunctiva is the thin membrane covering the white of the eye and the inner eyelids.

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Cleaning baby eyes and nose

Cleaning baby eyes and nose

Why the eyes and nose need gentle care Baby eyes and noses are not miniature adult structures. The conjunctiva, eyelid margins, and nasal mucosa are thin, highly vascular, and easily irritated. Even a small amount of dried milk, tear film debris, or mucus can look dramatic, but the answer is usually calm, local care rather […]

Pink eye in children: viral, bacterial, and allergic causes

Pink eye in children: viral, bacterial, and allergic causes

What pink eye means in a child Pink eye is the everyday term for conjunctivitis, inflammation of the conjunctiva. In children, this inflammation may be triggered by viruses, bacteria, allergens, or irritants such as smoke, chlorine, or foreign material. The visible result is often redness of the white of the eye, tearing, discharge, and eyelid […]