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How does an optometrist look for infections?
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Exam: External infections are evaluated by checking for redness and/or nature and amount of discharge. Infections in the eye are evaluated with the slit-lamp examination to see if there are cells in the front chamber, or lesions in the retina.
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see ophthalmologist: If you suspect an infection, it is best to see a fully trained medical doctor - an ophthalmologist - rather than an optometrist who mostly deals with contacts and eyeglasses.
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