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conjunctivitis and dry eye

Hello Dear Doctors,

May I learn what the differences are between conjunctivitis & dry eye syndrome?

Thank you.

Best regards.
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711220 tn?1251891127
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An examination by an eye doctor is required to make the diagnosis.

Dr. O.
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Hello Dr. Oyakawa,

First of all thank you very much for answer.

Both diseases are similar symptoms, how we can understand which disease we have before going to doctor?

Best regards.
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711220 tn?1251891127
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Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva due to allergic, infectious or autoimmune basis.  Dry eye syndrome is due to a tear deficiency.

Dr. O.
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