conjunctivitis

Everyday

Conjunctivitis is an eye infection or irritation that makes the eye red, itchy, sore and sometimes sticky; it is also called pink eye. tree →

In the lessons

In health and hygiene lessons, pupils learn that conjunctivitis caused by germs spreads easily by touching eyes and sharing towels, so wash hands and don't rub your eyes. A doctor or pharmacist can help. Phrases: have conjunctivitis, pink eye, eye drops.

Examples

• I had conjunctivitis and my eye was red and sticky. tree →
• Conjunctivitis is also called pink eye. tree →
• Don't share towels if someone has conjunctivitis. tree →
• The doctor gave me eye drops for conjunctivitis. tree →
• Wash your hands so conjunctivitis doesn't spread. tree →
• Hay fever can cause conjunctivitis too. tree →

Note

Uncountable: conjunctivitis (not a conjunctivitis). Said con-junk-ti-VY-tis. The ending -itis means swelling or inflammation, as in tonsillitis. Pink eye is the common name, especially in the USA.