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How can giant papillary conjunctivitis be diagnosed and what are the symptoms?

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Chronic redness, etc: This is an allergic based condition with chronic changes on the inside of the upper lid. Commonly in contact wearers with allergic underpinnings. The eye will b e somewhat red, there will be secretions and irritation. The ophthalmologist will evert the upper lid over a cotton tip applicator and note enlarged papillae coating the surface of the conjunctival lining. This is treatable.

Answered 3/15/2018

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