Pink eye which is more popularly known as Madras Eye is a form of conjunctivitis. Conjunctiva is the outer layer of the eye ball which also coats the inside of the eyelids. When this becomes inflamed, the eye turns pink or red and the eyelids may become swollen.

In some parts of India, and in some communities, it is believed that an eye that is deviated brings you good luck. Hence children with strabismus or squint eye are not brought for an eye examination. Sometimes they present to the eye doctor…