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What's the Difference between Red Eye, Conjunctivitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis and Pink Eye? Conjunctivitis refers to a group of eye disorders that result in inflammation of the conjunctiva, the lining of the eyeball and the surrounding tissue. Conjunctivitis is the most common form of allergic eye disease with symptoms that can occur seasonally or perennially, depending on the allergens. The conjunctiva is the most immunologically active tissue of the external eye. Conjunctivitis may be allergic or non-allergic. Allergic conjunctivitis is the most common form of allergic eye disease. It may be seasonal or all year long, depending on the cause. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis is the most common type of allergic conjunctivitis. Infectious conjunctivitis can be caused by bacterial or viral infections. Bacterial and viral infections usually produce a white or yellowish pus that may cause the eyelids to stick shut in the morning. The discharge in allergic conjunctivitis is often clear and watery. All types involve redness and burning or itching eyes. Pinkeye in childcare settings is most often due to infections. It is generally treated with antibiotic eye drops. Red and sore eyes may be part of viral respiratory infections, including measles.