Abstract

REVIEW OF ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS

Dr. Ganesh Pramodrao Awari* and Dr. Pournima Vilas Fasale

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Abstract

Eye allergies are one of the most common conditions faced by allergists and ophthalmologists. Allergic conjunctivitis is often underdiagnosed and therefore undertreated. Basic and clinical research has improved our understanding of the cells, mediators, and immunological events that occur in ocular allergy. New drugs have improved the effectiveness and safety of ocular allergy treatment. Understanding the immune mechanisms, clinical features, differential diagnosis, and treatment of ocular allergies may be of benefit to all professionals working with these patients. The purpose of this review is to focus on all forms classified as ocular allergy, including seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, perennial allergic conjunctivitis, spring allergic conjunctivitis, atopic keratoconjunctivitis, contact allergy, and giant papillary conjunctivitis. A systematic review of the literature.

Keywords: Allergy, Conjunctivitis, Diagnosis, Symptoms, Treatment.