Papic, Lisa2010-07-292010-07-292010-07-29https://hdl.handle.net/11299/92570The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Conjunctivitis, as known as “pink eye”, is an infection or irritation of the conjunctiva caused by a virus, bacteria, allergies, or chemical exposure. Many patients do not know what causes conjunctivitis and assume all cases need treatment with antibiotics. This hand-out discusses causes, symptoms, and treatments for conjunctivitis.en-USconjunctivitispink eyeOther