Parents guide to caring for a child with conjunctivitis | Dr. Maithri Conjunctivitis or pink eye is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva which is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids. Conjunctivitis is a common eye infection among school children and is generally caused by viruses, allergies, or bacteria. Dr. Maithri Arun Kumar, Pediatric Consultant at Narayana Nethralaya talks about conjunctivitis in children and w