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Allergic Conjunctivitis : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:

Complications Overview Articles

Allergic conjunctivitis
There are no serious complications; persistent discomfort is common.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2008

Specific Complications Articles

Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a deterioration of the structure of the cornea with gradual bulging from the normal round shape to a cone shape.The cause is unknown. Keratoconus is more common in contact lens wearers and people with nearsighted eyes.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2008
Corneal ulcers and infections
A corneal ulcer is an erosion or open sore in the outer layer of the cornea. It is associated with infection.Bacterial keratitis; Fungal keratitis; Acanthamoeba keratitis; Herpes simplex keratitis.Corneal ulcers are most commonly caused by an infe...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 27, 2008
Corneal Ulcers
The ulcer can either be centrally located, thus greatly affecting vision, or peripherally located. There are about 30,000 cases of bacterial corneal ulcers in the United States each year.The most common cause of corneal ulcers is germs, but most o...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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