Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

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Tests and diagnosis

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To determine whether you have pink eye, your doctor will examine your eyes. Your doctor may also take a sample of eye secretions from your conjunctiva for laboratory analysis if you have a very severe case of conjunctivitis, if your corneas are affected or if you've had repeated infections that aren't responding to treatment.

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References
  1. Preferred practice pattern: Conjunctivitis. San Francisco, Calif.: American Academy of Ophthalmology. http://one.aao.org/CE/PracticeGuidelines/PPP.aspx. Accessed June 2, 2012.
  2. Jacobs DS. Conjunctivitis. http://www.uptodate.com/index. Accessed May 28, 2012.
  3. Care of the patient with conjunctivitis. St. Louis, Mo.: American Optometric Association. http://www.aoa.org/documents/CPG-11.pdf. Accessed May 28, 2012.
  4. Riordan-Eva P, et al., eds. Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology. 18th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2011. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=55781421. Accessed May 28, 2012.
  5. Rohren CH (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. June 6, 2012.
  6. Robertson DM (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. June 4, 2012.
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