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How do eye doctors differ allergic conjunctivitis and bacterial conjunctivitis? symptoms?
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Allergic conditions generally affect the vision just a little. They have clear secretions, itch, and are seasonal commonly. Bacterial produce painful, pus filled secretions with vision commonly affected, pain predominant and generally known exposure such as trauma, surgery or pre-existing pathology.
Answered 6/30/2021
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