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What Causes Severe Eye Infection?
Question: I have severe eye infections. 3 doctors said 3 different things, 1 allergies, 1 bacterial and one viral conjunctitis. Is there not a test perhaps to ensure?
Hi conjunctival scraping will help to establish the etiology.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
At what point i wonder would that be advisable since none of three recommended?
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,Madam.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Conjunctival scraping is needed in conditions where the infection has not resolved with antibiotic therapy or if the diagnosis is uncertain.
You can undergo this procedure at this instance to document the accurate cause.
This procedure involves scrapings obtained taken under local anesthesia and gentle use of platinum spatula.
The results can be obtained in 72 hours.It is interpreted based on the cellular responses in the scaping.
An obstruction of lacrimal system has to be suspected in case of non resolution of eye infections.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
You can have it now instantly.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,Madam.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Conjunctival scraping is needed in conditions where the infection has not resolved with antibiotic therapy or if the diagnosis is uncertain.
You can undergo this procedure at this instance to document the accurate cause.
This procedure involves scrapings obtained taken under local anesthesia and gentle use of platinum spatula.
The results can be obtained in 72 hours.It is interpreted based on the cellular responses in the scaping.
An obstruction of lacrimal system has to be suspected in case of non resolution of eye infections.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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