Allergic conjunctivitis

Allergic conjunctivitis
Definition:
Allergic conjunctivitis describes the eye's reaction to allergy-causing substances like pollen and dander. It usually includes redness, tearing, and itching.
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ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS - An inflammatory condition of the conjunctiva secondary to an allergic stimulus. Common symptoms include itchy, red, and tearing eyes
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Allergic conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the whites of the eyes (the conjunctivae) with itching and redness of the eyes and tearing, due to allergy.
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Alternate Names
: Conjunctivitis - Allergic
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Allergic conjunctivitis affects both eyes and is a response to an allergy-causing substance such as pollen. In response to allergens, your body produces an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE).
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Allergic conjunctivitis is treated with anti-inflammatory eye drops. Gentle bathing of the eye and lashes with cooled boiled water may help.
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How is allergic conjunctivitis diagnosed?
Cultures of eye drainage are usually not done for allergic conjunctivitis. A diagnosis of conjunctivitis is usually made based on a complete medical history and physical examination.
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In Japan, one of the major causes of seasonal allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergic conjunctivitis is the Japanese cedar pollen. This pollen is one of the most potent known, causing severe symptoms.
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Alocril (nedocromil sodium ophthalmic solution, 2%) Indication: treatment of itch associated with allergic conjunctivitis in patients age 3 and over.
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Allergic conjunctivitis may be treated with antihistamine eye drops or ointment. Most viral conjunctivitis usually needs no treatment. If the eye infection is caused by the herpes virus, the cornea will also be involved.
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MARJORIE SLANKARD, MD: The candidates for immunotherapy would be someone with allergic rhinitis and or allergic conjunctivitis or allergic asthma who, is not doing ideally with trying to control their environment in some limited medications.
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It's a good idea to clean the eye with warm water and a soft tissue before using the medication, which will usually clear up the infection in three to five days. Viral infections will clear on their own in eight to ten days. Allergic conjunctivitis ...
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