Membranous conjunctivitis

Conjunctival membranous conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is accompanied by the formation of thin membranous layers on the surface of the eye. The conjunctiva is the mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the back surface of the eyeball. This inflammatory disease is usually caused by viral or bacterial infections, but in some cases it can be caused by an allergic reaction.

Signs of membranous conjunctivitis Symptoms of conjunctivitis include redness of the eye membranes, swelling of the eyelids and discomfort. Commonly observed symptoms include severe watery eyes, eye pain, redness of the conjunctiva, and swelling of the eyelids.

Causes of membranous conjunctitis There are many reasons that can cause membranous conjunctivitis. Some of the most common include:

bacterial infections: for example, staphylococci or streptococci; fungal infections: caused by fungi of the genus Candida; viral infections: such as herpes virus, rubella virus or herpes simplex virus; allergies: related to dust mites, pollen, mold or dust; side effects of medications. Diagnosis of conjunctivitis Treatment of membranous conjunctivitis begins with determining its cause. To do this, the doctor prescribes a series of tests, such as a conjunctival smear