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Pinkeye (cont.)

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Pinkeye Diagnosis

A history and a physical examination are usually sufficient to diagnose pinkeye. If a bacterial or fungal infection is a possibility, your ophthalmologist may send some of the discharge or drainage from your eye to the laboratory for cultures to identify the bacteria or fungus. Do not be alarmed if a more extensive physical examination is required to search for other causes of infection leading to conjunctivitis.

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