111 cases reported.
By: Jeff Milgram
Color Princeton University orange, black and pink.
University Health Services this week alerted students about a high number of cases of conjunctivitis pink eye on campus and issued important tips for prevention and self-care.
"One hundred eleven students were diagnosed with this problem in the first 11 days of March," said Dr. Pamela Bowen, health services director. "We are providing this information in the best interest of the health of the campus community."
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear mucous membrane that covers the white part of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid. It is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection, or an allergic reaction. The inflammation of conjunctivitis makes it an irritating condition but it is usually harmless.