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Alleric Conjunctivits Flashcards

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What is the etiology of allergic conjunctivitis

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Atopy diseases
*seasonal or perennial

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What are the signs of allergic conjunctivitis

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  1. Bilateral pruritic
  2. Excessive tearing
    *eye appears to be sinking into surrounding tissue
  3. Redness
  4. Gritty
  5. Drippy discharge
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What is vernal Keratoconjunctivitis

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Chronic palpebral conjunctiva hypertrophic with “cobblestone” appearance
*subtype of allergic conjunctivitis

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What is atopic Keratoconjunctivitis

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Upper / lower conjunctival fibrosis possible trichiasis

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What this the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis

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  1. Cold compress
  2. Topical histamine H1 receptor antagonist
  3. Topical mast cell stabilizer
  4. Azelastine eye drops
  5. Systemic anthihistamines
  6. Topical corticosteroids
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