allergic conjunctival inflammation symptoms and prevention

Red eye is allergic conjunctival inflammation caused by allergic reactions.

Conjunctiva contains many cells of the immune system (mast cells) that release chemicals (mediators) in response to various stimuli (such as pollen or dust mites). These mediators cause inflammation of the eye, which may be brief or last a long time. About 20% of men have high levels of red eye allergy.

Red eye allergies are seasonal and sustainable red eye allergy is the most frequent types of allergic reactions in the eye. Red eyes that seasonal allergies are often caused by tree or grass pollen, therefore this type arise, especially in the spring or summer . Weed pollens responsible for allergic symptoms of red eyes in the summer and early autumn. Red eye allergies occur year-round sustainable; most often caused by dust mites, animal fur, and feathers.

Vernal is a form of red eye red eye allergy is more serious where the cause is unknown. The condition is most common in boys, particularly those aged less than 10 years who have eczema, asthma or seasonal allergies. Vernal red eyes usually recur every spring and disappear in the fall and winter. Many children do not experience it again in young adulthood.


SYMPTOMS
People with all forms of red eye allergy develops quickly into itchy and burning sensation in both eyes. Although usually the same, sometimes, one eye may be more infected than the other eye. Conjunctiva becomes red, and sometimes swollen conjunctiva, causing the surface of the eyeball looks pudgy so many people feel disturbed. On the seasonal and sustainable red eyes, very much a thin watery stools. The views are rarely affected.

At the vernal red eye, eye dirt lot and like mucus. Unlike other types of allergic red eye, red eye vernal often affects the cornea, and painful ulcers that can occur. These ulcers cause excessive sensitivity to bright light and sometimes cause a permanent reduction in vision.


Diagnosis
Doctors recognized by the appearance of red eye allergy and typical symptoms.


TREATMENT
The condition is treated with anti-allergy eye drops. Such drugs include cromolyn, lodoxamide, olopatadine, and antihistamine eye drops, such as emedastine and levocabastine. Ketorolac eye drops have anti-inflammatory and helps cope with symptoms. Corticosteroid eye drops have a better anti-inflammatory, but they should not be used more than a few weeks without the inherent observation because they can cause increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma), cataracts, and increased risk of eye infections. Recently, eye drops that can inhibit the effects of spending and cause swelling such as azelastine, nedocromil, and pemirolast, has been used well.