Conjunctivitis: Diagnosis & Tests (Pink Eye)

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Conjunctivitis

Alternate Names : Pink Eye

Conjunctivitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the infection diagnosed?

Diagnosis of conjunctivitis begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may use a slit-lamp microscope to examine the eye. This instrument magnifies the surface of the eye.

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Author: William Stevens, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/25/01

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