Swollen conjunctiva
Swollen conjunctiva can occur as a main symptom of pink eye. It occurs as a result of an inflammation. The condition is more often referred to as “chemosis.” It occurs when the palpebral conjunctiva accumulates water and swells. The swelling of the conjunctiva denotes that your eye is inflamed either due to infection or irritation due to an allergen.
Chemosis is most often associated with many allergies. Viral or bacterial infection may also cause swelling of conjunctiva but it is very rare. Treating an underlying cause is the best way forward for the eye specialist. It goes away in couple of days after the eye is successfully treated.