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Allergic conjunctivitis describes the eye's reaction to allergy-causing substances like pollen and dander. It usually includes redness, tearing, and itching.
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Symptoms
May be seasonal; Red eyes; Dilated vessels in the conjunctiva (the clear membrane that covers the "white" of the eye; I...
Causes
When your eyes are exposed to anything to which you are allergic, histamine is released and the blood vessels in the co...
Tests
Your doctor may look for the following: The presence of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in scrapings, secretio...
Treatments
The best treatment is avoiding exposure to the cause or allergen; unfortunately, this is not often practical. Discomfor...
Prevention
Prevention of allergic conjunctivitis is best accomplished by avoiding the allergen, if it is known. In many cases, how...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you experience allergic conjunctivitis and it is unresponsive...
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