Condition
Conjunctiva
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 3 February 20051 min read
Key points
- The conjunctiva is a thin membrane that covers the surface of the inner eyelid and part of the eyeball.
- Inflammation of the conjunctiva is called conjunctivitis, which makes the white of the eye appear red.
Definition
The conjunctiva is a thin membrane that covers the surface of the inner eyelid and part of the eyeball. Inflammation of the conjunctiva is called conjunctivitis, which makes the white of the eye appear red.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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