A 34-year-old member asked:
Which doctor should i go for pink eye/eye infection?
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Dr. LINDA VARGASanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
Ophthalmologist : You can either go to an ophthalmologist (md) or an optometrist for an eye infection.
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Dr. Stephen Hamiltonanswered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
Any general: Ophthalmologist should be able to help you.
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Dr. Allen Feinanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Your friendly GP/FP: Pink eye (viral or allergic) and bacterial conjuctivitis are usually straight forward uncomplicated problems that any general physician or family physician should be able to help. Remove any contact lenses when the eyes get such problems by the way. Warm saline compresses may help. The purpose of seeing a physician is to see if topical antibiotics are needed and to check for any foreign bodies.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
How does the doctor diagnose pink eye?
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Dr. Danny Proffittanswered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
Several ways: Usually this is a clinical diagnosis it is based on the history given, the symptoms, the examination of the eye(s) the type of discharge, and other historical and exam findings. There are some rapid tests to determine if the infection is viral or bacterial. One can also do a smear of the discharge and stain it and determine the type by looking at the slide. Culture can be taken too!
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