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.
Most connective tissues are vascularized (except cartilage). The extracellular spaces (space outside of cells) in connective tissue are referred to as the extracellular matrix. Connective tissue, therefore, is made up of cells and extracellular matrix. The extracellular matrix is composed of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. It is variations in the composition of the extracellular matrix that determine properties of the connective tissue. Connective tissue is made up of: Fibrous components (collagen and elastin)