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Interstitial keratitis

Alternative Names: Keratitis interstitial Symptoms: Eye pain Photophobia Excessive tearing Signs and tests: Interstitial keratitis can be easily diagnosed by physical examination of the eyes with slit lamp examination. Blood tests and chest X-rays will usually be needed to confirm the infection causing the condition.

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