Allergic Conjunctivitis Overview

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Symptoms
  • Causes
  • Treatment
  • Other Names
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
  • Possible Complications
  • Outlook (Prognosis)
  • Prevention
  • Exams and Tests
Reviewed By Manju Subramanian, MD

Definition

Allergic conjunctivitis describes the eye's reaction to allergy-causing substances like pollen and dander. It usually includes redness, tearing, and itching.


Symptoms

  • May be seasonal
  • Red eyes
  • Dilated vessels in the conjunctiva (the clear membrane that covers the "white" of the eye)
  • Intense itching or burning eyes
  • Tearing (watery eyes)
  • Puffy eyelids, especially in the morning
  • Stringy eye discharge


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Encyclopedia: Allergic Conjunctivitis

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Allergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva due to allergy. Although allergens differ between patients, the most common cause is hay fever. Symptoms consist of redness , oedema of the conjunctiva, itching and increased lacrimation . If this is combined with rhinitis, the condition is termed allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. The symptoms are due to release of histamine and other active substances by mast cells, which stimulate dilation of blood vessels, irritate...
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Yahoo! Answers

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Allergic conjunctivitis?
is it to do with hayfever? does having a Allergic conjunctivitis mean your eye has...

i get a.c - it's impossible to say what causes it because you can't always work out what you're allergic to. it feels like someone has thrown fine sand into...

Asked by sarah K - 2 months ago

what foods should be avoided if u have an allergic conjunctivitis?
foods that are big NO NO to a person with allergic conjunctivitis

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Asked by angel_czarina78 - 10 months ago


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