Bacteria and viruses can infect the conjunctiva. Redness and tearing or discharge are common symptoms, and some people have sensitivity to light. Good hygiene helps prevent the infection from spreading to the other eye or to someone else's eye. Antibiotic eye drops are often given.
Cartilage and Adipose. Cartilage. Cartilage is a specialized connective tissue that provides for both strength and flexibility. It is mainly found in the form of hyaline cartilage (hyalos means glass in Greek), which is so named because of its smooth, glassy bluish-white appearance when fresh.
Connective tissue fibers and matrix are synthesized by specialized cells called fibroblasts. There are three main groups of connective tissues: loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, and specialized connective tissue. Loose Connective Tissue. In vertebrates, the most common type of connective tissue is loose connective tissue. It holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying tissues. Loose connective tissue is named based on the weave and type of its constituent fibers. There are three main types: Collagenous fibers are made of collagen and consist of bundles of fibrils that are coils of collagen molecules. Elastic Fibers are made of the protein elastin and are stretchable.