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Allergic conjunctivitis

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Allergic conjunctivitis is a condition in which the tissue lining the inside of the eyelids (conjunctiva) is irritated and swollen. It results from a reaction to allergy-causing substances such as pollen. Common symptoms may include red eyes, eye itching, and tearing.

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35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Eye disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be managed without a doctor visit

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Body locations

Eye

Symptoms

Red (bloodshot) eyes, one eye only
Itchy eyes
Red eye (single)
Eye pain
Congestion
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Allergic conjunctivitis
Patanol
3.8
9 reviews
Loteprednol
3.5
23 reviews
Olopatadine
3.5
21 reviews
Nedocromil
3.3
43 reviews
Bepotastine besilate
3.3
21 reviews
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Tests

Gram stain

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What should be avoided if u have an allergic conjunctivitis?

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Interested in contacts but sensitive to chemicals and have had allergic conjunctivitis. What can I do?

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Can allergic conjunctivitis harm eyesight? Need expert opinions!

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Any over-the-counter help for someone with allergic conjunctivitis?

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My allergic conjunctivitis has gone today, can I start using mascara again?

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Are there some genetic reasons I get allergic conjunctivitis off and on?

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Is there such thing as allergic conjunctivitis and not bacterial conjunctivitis?

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What happens if you use an ophthalmic antihistamine when you don't have allergic conjunctivitis at the moment?

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We have been given x Giacomo antisthamines(Formistin drops) that will finish next Tuesday. To help with his allergic conjunctivitis (and rash) . Will be problems to go to the beach? I have planned to leave next Monday x 1 week at the sea.

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Does allergic conjunctivitis cause vision loss? Does it just cause press. type pain? Hv sinusitis optomet. looked smd fine said. Pain is excruciating

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How do I tell if I have dry eyes or allergic conjunctivitis?

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Which active ingredient would be better at treating allergic conjunctivitis: loratadine or cetirizine?

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How can I relieve allergic conjunctivitis besides stopping using my eye cream?

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My 7 month bottle feeding baby is suffering from allergic conjunctivitis.does not breastfeeding increase the risk of allergic disease?

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