H10-H13: Disorders of conjunctiva

Disorders of the conjunctiva refer to a group of conditions that affect the conjunctiva, which is the thin, clear tissue that covers the white part of your eye and the inside of your eyelids. These disorders may result from a variety of causes, including bacterial or viral infections, environmental irritants such as smoke or dust, allergies, or physical injury to the eye. Common symptoms often include redness of the eyes, itching, burning, tearing, or feeling like there is something in your eye. Some forms of conjunctival disorders, like certain eye infections, can be contagious and transmitted through direct contact with an infected person's eye secretions. While these conditions primarily affect the eyes, they may also impact overall comfort and vision. The progression of the disease can vary greatly depending on the specific disorder and its cause, ranging from mild and self-limiting to severe and potentially vision threatening.