Question 1

what are the best treatment for chronic allergic conjunctivitis?

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Drops for allergies: There are many types of eye drops that are used to treat allergic conjunctivitis.  A lot depends on the severity of your symptoms.  Often, people do well using otc allergy drops on occasion, along with oral allergy medications.  In order to help more significant allergies, doctors will prescribe steroid and/or antihistamine eye drops (e.g. Pataday, lastacaft, (alcaftadine) etc).

Question 2

whats kerato allergic conjunctivitis?

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Eye Allergies: It is a form of eye allergy. There are a few different types. If you haven't seen an allergist, then make an appointment. Ask them exactly what this means to you, and how it can be most effectively treated.

Question 3

how do i treat allergic conjunctivitis?

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Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis can either be caused by allergy, viruses or bacteria.  Allergic causes can be relieved by oral or topical antihistamines.  Viral causes are self limiting (meaning there is no specific treatment, contagious but resolve on their own).  Bacterial causes are treatable only by prescription antibiotic drops.  Careful handwashing and avoiding towel sharing can help reduce spread to others.

Question 4

how can i cure allergic conjunctivitis?

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Desensitization: One can only truly overcome an allergic respose to an allergin through desensitization to that particular allergin.  Allergists can test you and give shots to desensitize you.  All other treatments are directed at blocking tha alleric response, not "curing" the condition.

Question 5

how long does allergic conjunctivitis last?

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Last: Allergic conjuntivitis is a chronic condition. You can have it for life. It is best treated with antihistamine eye drop medication and avoiding the allergen.

Question 6

what are symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis?

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Itch...: Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the whites of the eyes, and typically gives redness of the eyes. When caused by allergies, the eyes will almost invariably itch, may be watery, and could be puffy. Both eyes are typically affected by environmental (eg, pollen, cat) allergies, as opposed to infectious conjunctivitis in which only one eye may be affected. Talk with your doctor for more info.

Question 7

what's allergic conjunctivitis and what causes it?

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Itchy eyes: Allergies of eye start with allergan such as pollen, animal dander, foreign object or chemicals and the resulting reaction to them such as swelling and redness, watering, mucous secretion and of course itching. Avoidance, cold compresses, eyed drops for this, and or allergy pills or shots are usually helpful.

Question 8

is there a way to relieve allergic conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Topical, long-acting antihistamines can help a lot.  Occasionally we need to resort to use of topical steroid drops to break the reaction.  Also, lid hygiene to help promote removal of the antigens can help as well.  Systemic antihistamines such as zyrtec or Allegra can help the eyes in addition to nasal symptoms.

Question 9

can i tell me how i can cure allergic conjunctivitis?

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Not curable: It is treatable with great success.  See an ophthalmologist for management.

Question 10

what should be avoided if u have an allergic conjunctivitis?

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Depends: It depends on what you are allergic to.

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