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Red itchy eye with watery discharge
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-05-14. It presents "Red itchy eye with watery discharge" as a Easy Ophthalmology puzzle. The final answer is Conjunctivitis.
Answer
Conjunctivitis
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 9-year-old wakes with one eye red and irritated.
Clue 2
There is watery discharge and a gritty feeling.
Clue 3
The eyelids are mildly stuck together in the morning.
Clue 4
Vision is not suddenly lost in this fictional case.
Clue 5
The inflamed tissue covers the white part of the eye and inner eyelid.
Clue 6
The common name is pink eye.
Plain-language explanation
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, often causing eye redness, irritation, discharge, and crusting. Causes can include infection, allergy, or irritation.
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