Sign up with Facebook
- Health A to Z
- Healthy Living
Advertisement
Overview
The best treatment is avoiding exposure to the cause or allergen. Unfortunately, this is not often practical. Discomfort can be relieved by applying cool compresses to the eyes or taking antihistamines by mouth (many of these are available over-the-counter. If home-care measures...[read article]
Tests for Allergic Conjunctivitis
|
1.
A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes. See also: Refraction test More
|
|||
|
2.
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
|
|||
|
Top
| |||
Prescribed Medications for Allergic Conjunctivitis
|
1.
CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) eye drops are used to increase tear production in patients who have dry eyes due to eye inflammation. More
|
|||
|
2.
OLOPATADINE (oh loe pa TA deen) drops are used in the eye to treat symptoms caused by allergies. More
|
|||
|
3.
Vasoconstrictor; an imidazoline-derivative sympathomimetic amine. More
|
|||
|
4.
KETOROLAC (kee toe ROLE ak) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This eye drop is used to treat pain and swelling after eye surgery. It is also used t... More
|
|||
|
5.
EPINASTINE (ep i NAS tine) is an antihistamine for use in the eye. It is used to prevent itching of the eye caused by allergies. More
|
|||
|
6.
EMEDASTINE (em e DAS teen) is an antihistamine for use in the eye. It is used to prevent itching of the eye caused by allergies. More
|
|||
|
7.
AZELASTINE (a ZEL as teen) is an antihistamine. It is used in the eye to treat itching of eyes caused by hay fever or other allergies. More
|
|||
|
8.
NEDOCROMIL (ne doe KROE mil) is used in the eye to treat itching caused by eye allergies. More
|
|||
|
9.
Mast-cell stabilizer. More
|
|||
|
10.
PEMIROLAST (pe MEER oh last) eye drops are used in the eye to prevent itching caused by allergies. More
|
|||
|
11.
RIMEXOLONE (ri MEX oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat swelling, redness, and inflammation in the eye following eye surgery. It is also used to treat ... More
|
|||
|
12.
CROMOLYN SODIUM (KROE moe lin SOE dee um) helps to relieve seasonal eye allergies. More
|
|||
|
13.
PHENYLEPHRINE (fen il EF rin) acts as a decongestant for the eyes. It is used to treat several different eye problems. This medicine is also used in the eye to wide... More
|
|||
|
14.
Vasoconstrictor; an imidazoline-derivative sympathomimetic amine. More
|
|||
|
15.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
|
|||
|
16.
BROMPHENIRAMINE (brome fen IR a meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies. It is also used to treat a runny n... More
|
|||
|
17.
CETIRIZINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (se TI ra zeen; soo doe e FED rin) is an antihistamine and decongestant. This medicine is used to treat or prevent symptoms of allergies... More
|
|||
|
18.
PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc... More
|
|||
|
Top
| |||
Over the Counter Medications for Allergic Conjunctivitis
|
1.
Relatively selective histamine H 1 -receptor antagonist and mast-cell stabilizer. More
|
|||
|
2.
Vasoconstrictor; an imidazoline-derivative sympathomimetic amine. More
|
|||
|
3.
Vasoconstrictor; an imidazoline-derivative sympathomimetic amine. More
|
|||
|
4.
PHENYLEPHRINE (fen il EF rin) acts as a decongestant for the eyes. It is used to treat several different eye problems. This medicine is also used in the eye to wide... More
|
|||
|
5.
Vasoconstrictor; an imidazoline-derivative sympathomimetic amine. More
|
|||
|
6.
BROMPHENIRAMINE (brome fen IR a meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies. It is also used to treat a runny n... More
|
|||
|
7.
CETIRIZINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (se TI ra zeen; soo doe e FED rin) is an antihistamine and decongestant. This medicine is used to treat or prevent symptoms of allergies... More
|
|||
|
Top
| |||
Self Care for Allergic Conjunctivitis
|
1.
Apply Cold Compresses
|
|||
|
2.
A low allergen diet eliminates foods and food additives that may trigger an allergic reaction. By removing the triggers, symptoms associated with the food allergy m... More
|
|||
|
Top
| |||
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
