parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome is the combination of granulomatous conjunctivitis in one eye, and swollen lymph nodes in front of the ear on the same side. most cases are caused by cat-scratch disease, although it is an unusual feature of this condition. occasionally it may be caused by other infections. parinaud's oculoglandular syndromespecialtyoptometry it should not be confused with the neurological syndrome caused by a lesion in the midbrain which is also known as parinaud's syndrome. both were named after the same person, henri parinaud. signs and symptoms symptoms include red, irritated, and painful eye; fever; general lack of well-being; swelling of nearby lymph glands; and sometimes increased tearing. causes bartonella henselae francisella tularensis herpes simplex virus type 1 paracoccidioides brasiliensis diagnosis diagnostic tests vary by symptoms, clinical findings, and patient history. they can include serology, culture, and pcr.