Pink eye. That unattractive puffiness and discoloration of the eye and eyelid.
Also known as conjunctivitis, pink eye is a swelling of the membrane that lines the eye and the inside of the eyelid. When the blood vessels in this membrane become inflamed, your eyes can appear pink or red. Pink eye normally doesn’t affect vision, but it can be very uncomfortable and contagious. Diagnosing and treating pink eye as soon as possible can help you limit its spread.1