Conjunctivitis physical examination

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Physical Examination

Eyes

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  One eye with conjunctivitis.
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  Bacterial Conjunctivitis
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  Chemical Conjunctivits

(Images shown below are courtesy of Charlie Goldberg, M.D., UCSD School of Medicine and VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA)

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  Conjunctivitis: Note inflamed conjunctiva of sclera and reflection onto underside of eyelid.
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  Conjunctivitis: Marked bilateral inflammation involving conjunctiva that covers sclera and under surface of eyelid. Thick exudate can also be seen.
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  Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of conjunctiva covering sclera and under surface of eyelid.