Acute conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva that causes the eyelids to swell and cover the eyeball. Although conjunctivitis can be uncomfortable, it rarely affects your vision.

The months of May to July are the hottest, so heat waves are a common problem, affecting many people and causing various health problems. The extreme heat, over pollination, pollution, harmful UV rays, etc. that we are all exposed to during the peak summer months can take a serious toll on our health and a common problem that often arises is conjunctivitis.