What do you mean by conjunctivitis? The translucent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball develops a pink eye when it becomes inflamed. We refer to this membrane as the conjunctiva. Small blood vessels in the conjunctiva are more apparent when they are inflamed and swollen. The reddish or pink color of the eye whites is due to this. Additionally known as conjunctivitis, … [Read more...] about Conjunctivitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments