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26 sty 2024 · Allergic conjunctivitis prevalence has increased over the past decade, making it one of clinical practice's most frequently encountered conditions. Allergic conjunctivitis results from various factors, including genetics, inflammation, air pollution, atopy, pollen exposure, and contact with pets.
21 maj 2024 · Ocular allergy can be caused by IgE or non-IgE-mediated mechanisms. The first two most common and milder types of IgE-mediated ocular allergy include seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC) and perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC).
26 sty 2024 · Allergic and toxin-induced conjunctivitis are the most common noninfectious causes. Infectious conjunctivitis can result from bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. However, 80% of acute cases of conjunctivitis are viral—the most common pathogen being adenovirus.
21 maj 2024 · This review article provides an overview of different types of allergic conjunctivitis, its pathology and immunology, and recommended methods of treatment.
Ocular allergy (OA), interchangeably known as allergic conjunctivitis, is a common immunological hypersensitivity disorder affecting up to 40% of the population. Ocular allergy has been increasing in frequency, with symptoms of itching, redness, and swelling that significantly impacts an individual' ….
21 sty 2020 · For allergic conjunctivitis, ophthalmic agents include antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, dual-activity agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), steroids and some off-label treatments. Immunotherapy is recommended as a therapeutic option.
The ocular surface inflammation (usually mast cell driven) results in itching, tearing, lid and conjunctival edema-redness, and photophobia during the acute phase and can lead to a classic late-phase response (with associated eosinophilia and neutrophilia) in a subset of individuals.
