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Allergic conjunctivitis history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Allergic conjunctivitis is frequently characterized by a personal history of allergies and/or atopy and occurrence of similar episodes in the past. Itchiness and diffuse bulbar and tarsal conjunctival injection are the most commonly reported symptoms and almost univerally present in all the subtypes. Other clinical features include eye pain, eye discharge, photophobia and abnormal vision.
History and Symptoms[1]
History and Symptoms[1]
SAC and PAC
VAC
- Most severe in spring
- Thick mucus discharge
- Pain
- Photophobia
- Blurred vision
- Foreign body sensation
AKC
- Pain
- Blurry vision
- Photophobia
- Foreign body sensation
GPC
References
References
- β DoΔan Γ, AΔca S (2018). “Investigation of possible risk factors in the development of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis”. Int J Ophthalmol. 11 (9): 1508β1513. doi:10.18240/ijo.2018.09.13. PMCΒ 6133885. PMIDΒ 30225226.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujaya Chattopadhyay, M.D.[2]
