[Comparative cytological study of conjunctival secretions and smears]

Conjunctival cytology is a part of the biological investigations of conjunctivitis. The actual diagnostic interest of this examination has been evalued in 200 cases. The conclusion of this study is that the direct microscopic examination of conjunctival secretions is simple, fast, inexpensive, very useful, and may be indispensable, in the presence of every type of conjunctivitis. On the other hand, cytologic examination of conjunctival scrapings is of a little interest and its indication must be restricted to a limited number of cases according to the clinical context.