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Can be eye allergy only have itching on caruncle, superior+inferior lacrimal punctum ? will allergy immunotheraphy work if oral+eyedrop meds not work ?

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allergy preservative: Sounds like allergy to preservative in eyedrops as itchiness is in drainage area: sup and inf punctae stop eye drops and use only oral med antihistaminic.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 2/20/2015

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