Differentiating Features in Acute Conjunctivitis
Etiology
Discharge/Cell Type
Eyelid Edema
Node Involvement
Itching
Bacterial
Purulent/polymorphonuclear leukocytes
Moderate
Usually none
None
Viral
Clear/mononuclear cells
Minimal
Often present
Usually None
Allergic
Clear, mucoid, ropy/eosinophils
Moderate to severe
Mild to intense