It's helpful to know that only infectious conjunctivitis (meaning pink eye caused by viruses or bacteria) is contagious.

Conjunctivitis or "pink eye" occurs when the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye gets irritated. Symptoms ...

Eye pain is not uncommon and can usually resolve on its own. Common causes include styes, pink eye, or sinusitis. If you experience intense eye pain that won't go away, consider seeing an ...