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How is conjunctivitis diagnosed?
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Dr Harry Melides
Optometrist
Have been in private practice for 40 years and specialise in assessing eye diseases and giving professional advice regarding these conditions. With the installation of … View Profile
We look at the cornea with a Slit Lamp ,this is like a large magnifyer.There are many forms Bacterial being the most common,but allergic and viral are also causes.Treatment is simple ,but the CORRECT diagnosis is essential for rapid recovery.A cold sore history should be known as this can cause a more serious herpes simplex condition.Stress ,UV light and environmental factors can trigger a reaction
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