Conjunctivitis is characterized by the following symptoms:
- Redness of eye
- Blurred vision or burning sensation in eyes
- Eye itchiness
- Discharge from eyes
- Crust formation over eyelashes
- Sensitivity to light

Conjunctivitis is commonly caused by:
- Bacteria
- Virus
- Chemical irritants
- Fungi or parasites
- Allergy

Conjunctivitis is diagnosed by the following methods
- Thorough assessment of signs/symptoms and medical history
- Culture of discharge
- Cytological examination of conjunctival scrapings
- Patch test

Conjunctivitis is treated by following methods:
- Artificial tears
- Antibiotic drops
- Antihistamines
- Anti-inflammatory eye drops

The following self-care measures are recommended for the management of conjunctivitis
- Application of cold compress to the eye
- Administration of eye drops
- Refraining from the use of contact lens