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Allergic Conjunctivitis Edit
Allergic Conjunctivitis Edit
CONJUNCTIVITIS
Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
Vernal Keratokonjunctivitis
Keratokonjungtivitis atopik
1 Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis
Transient eyelid
oedema
Transient conjunctival oedema
1. Supportive
◦ Cold compresses
◦ Artificial tears
2. Topical
◦ Topical antihistamines and mast-cell stabilizers
◦ Topical NSAID
◦ Selective use of topical corticosteroid
◦ Topical vasocontrictors
3. Systemics
◦ Systemic antihistamines
Treatment
2. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Frequently associated with atopy: asthma, hay fever and dermatitis
• Recurrent, bilateral
• Affects children and young
adults
• More common in males
and in warm climates
• Itching, mucoid discharge
and lacrimation
Types
• Palpebral
• Limbal
• Mixed
Progression of vernal conjunctivitis
Treatment
3. Atopic keratoconjunctivitis
Typically affects young patients with Eyelids are red, thickened, macerated
atopic dermatitis and fissured
Progression of atopic conjunctivitis
Infiltration of tarsal conjunctiva causing featureless appearance
Treatment