How are Allergic and Irritant Conjunctivitis?
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How is allergic and irritable conjunctivitis?
Allergic conjunctivitis
It is usually diagnosed based on history of allergy, symptoms and signs described, and the eye exam. When symptoms are recurrent or chronic, it may be necessary to resort to the consultation of an ophthalmologist and / or an allergist, who will determine the cause and best treatment for conjunctivitis in terms of analysis, skin tests, and so on.
Irritant conjunctivitis
It is usually diagnosed based on symptoms and signs described, and the eye exam. If the conjunctivitis is very important, may require evaluation by an ophthalmologist to determine the predisposing cause (changes in vision or eye muscles).
How are allergic and irritant conjunctivitis?
Allergic conjunctivitis
Is usually treated with a combination of eye drops with antihistamines and / or anti-inflammatory eye drops, based on substances that prevent allergic conjunctival reaction, such as cromolyn sodium, this treatment requires several weeks to get results. In some cases, steroid eye drops can be used, under the supervision of the specialist. In other cases it may be necessary to use antihistamine tablets or hyposensitizing treatments (immunotherapy).
In any case, it is essential to identify the allergen and, if possible, eliminate or mitigate its impact on the patient.
Irritant conjunctivitis
It is, when necessary, a mild anti-inflammatory eye drops or vasoconstrictor.
What can be done to avoid conjunctivitis?
Allergic conjunctivitis
Avoid circumstances that produce the allergy, such as field trips or travel by car with the windows open. It is advisable to wear glasses for cycling or bike and avoid exposure to dusty environments and pets or irritants that aggravate the symptoms (fumes, chlorine from swimming pools, etc). If wearer of contact lenses, you should remove them during periods of conjunctivitis. In some cases where the allergen can not be avoided, treatment may be indicated Hyposensitising (immunotherapy).
Irritant conjunctivitis
Also avoid the circumstances that produce it. Use goggles in swimming pools.
How does conjunctivitis usually evolves?
Some allergic conjunctivitis in children resolve spontaneously at puberty, however allergic conjunctivitis in adults reproduced more or less regular, depending on the type of allergy.
credit to: Dr. Ignacio Jáuregui Presa, Dr. Michel Maille
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