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How to diagnose a possible bacterial eye infection?
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Cultures: The ophthalmologist can get a sample and sent it to lab to see exactly what type of bacteria may be responsible.
Answered 9/9/2013
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See doctor: If you think you have a possible infection, then you should check in with your doctor.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Go see your doctor: I assume you're referring to a red/pink eye w/goopy discharge that's stuck together. Your family doc & optometrist can take care of that for you. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/pink-eye/ds00258/dsection=tests-and-diagnosis for more info. However, an infection of the globe (eyeball) itself needs to be under care of ophthalmologist.
Answered 9/11/2013
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