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Allergic eye diseases in children

Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024

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Allergic1 eye diseases have characteristic common symptoms.

Itching. This is the most specific and persistent symptom present in all cases of the disease.
Redness of the eye.
Mucous discharge.

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Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (hay fever)

Seasonal exacerbations, accompanied by reddening of the eyeball.
Allergic rhinitis.
The presence of specific allergens (pollen, etc.), provoking exacerbations.
Rapid start.
Edema of the eyelids.
Chemosis.
Injection of the eye, mucous discharge.
Family history.

Chronic atrophic conjunctivitis and keratoconjunctivitis

Itching.
Redness.
Burning sensation.
Lachrymation.
Mucous discharge.
More characteristic for older children.
Often accompanied by eczema.
In some cases, they combine with keratitis.

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Treatment of allergic eye diseases

Decongestants.
Antihistamine drops.
General antihistamine therapy.
Chromoglycate sodium in the form of drops or ointments.
Lodoxamide.
Compresses with ice for acute manifestations.