Remove the cause: Giant papillary conjunctivitis has been linked to chronic exposure to foreign bodies, such as contact lenses-usually an allergis reaction. Treatment would involve removal of the offended source as well as ophthalmic antihistamines or mast cell stabilizers.
Answered 6/21/2014
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GIANTPAPILARY CONJUC: First you need to be sure it is gpc, if the diagnosis is correct, than do not wear any contact lenses till it clears in approx 2to 4 weeks.You can be prescribed mast cell stabilisers likecromoglicic acid or ketotifen, or antihistamine drops like patanol, (olopatadine) alaway, zaditor etc.Some times steroids for severe cases only, oral antihistamines can be used with the drops.
Answered 11/12/2012
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Sometimes: Very difficult to do this. First stop wearing contact lenses and do now wear them until cleared by yourophthalmologist. Then you will need to treat the inflammation. I use low dose steroids but some ophthalmologists prefer antihistamine drops. Treatment takes weeks. Be patient and work with your doctor.
Answered 1/21/2014
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