1. Not all cases of pink eye ARE conjunctivitis The sclera(outer white part), and inner eyelids are covered in the thin, loose, translucent membrane called conjunctiva. Conjunctivitis is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva that is characterised by dilated conjunctival vessels (conjunctival injection) and redness. These blood vessels could also leak fluid, which would … Continue reading 7 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONJUNCTIVITIS