Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Causes, Symptoms & Contagion

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an infection of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. It is highly contagious and can be caused by bacteria or viruses.

Consuming cheese is unlikely to cause pink eye. Pink eye is spread through contact with infected people's eyes, bodily fluids, contaminated surfaces, or objects.