conjunctivitis

Close-up of a person's eye with noticeable redness in the white area. The surrounding skin appears slightly swollen and darkened. The image highlights the condition of the eye and surrounding area.

Conjunctivitis Written by: Marcos Otero, Retired Physician Associate Our Patient: Background: Gabriela, a 26-year-old teacher in Caracas, began noticing her eyes turning red and itchy after long hours at school. Presentation of Symptoms: Gabriela woke up with swollen eyes and…

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