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The conjunctiva and cornea are subjected continuously to noxious enviromental agents such as winds, dust, pollens and infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria and fungi.

For these reasons, the conjunctiva sac is usually non-sterile. There are efficient defence systems such as the tear film, the reticuloendothelial system, and the replacement of the conjunctival epithelium.

Inflammation of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis) may have either non infectious or infectious causes, although often both are involved.

Frequently, one factor, such as iritating hairs, dusts or a virus causes the initial damage, which enables bacteria, fungi or yeasts to penetrate and colonize the conjunvitival sac.

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