Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva.
Conjunctivitis can be viral, bacterial, and allergic.
When small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed, due to the inflammatory process, the white part of the eye turns red or pink.
Allergic conjunctivitis develops when the human eye comes in contact with an allergen. An allergic reaction begins in the eye due to an allergic reaction.
Symptoms may appear quickly, soon after the eyes come into contact with the allergen. In other cases symptoms may appear after 2 to 4 days.
Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include:
- Red or pink eyes
- Pain
- Itchiness
- Swollen eyelids
- Soreness
People with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis will experience symptoms at certain times during the year, usually from early spring into summer, and sometimes into fall.
According to allergists, allergic conjunctivitis is of two types, acute and chronic.
Acute allergic conjunctivitis is mainly seasonal and is characterized by the onset of an attack within a very short time after contact with the allergen. Characterized by short and episodic currents. Chronic allergic conjunctivitis is relatively moderate throughout the year.
Infection is diagnosed according to clinically pronounced signs. However, allergy tests are prescribed, and a conjunctival smear examination for eosinophils is required.
The course of treatment is prescribed according to the severity and severity of the allergy.
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