It can be caused by an infection (bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic) or an eye injury. “People who wear soft contact lenses are most at risk from bacterial keratitis,” explains Dr Ionides.

It can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. “These can cause the delicate eye membrane to become red and inflamed, ...

Pink eye is among the most unwanted and common infections around ... of conjunctivitis as part of a viral syndrome." Epling warns that virus- and bacteria-caused conjunctivitis "is very contagious ...

Optometrist Jo Lindley, of Leightons Opticians warned conjunctivitis in adults can often arise at the same time that flu, cold or other respiratory symptoms start. The expert explained that adults are ...

Though, this type of conjunctivitis is not infectious. If your pink eye is due to an infection — that is, a microbe such as a bacteria or virus — as well as irritating your eyes further ...