ALLERGIC EYE DISEASE
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There are 4 main types of allergic eye disease –
seasonal, perennial, vernal and atopic allergic conjunctivitis
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Main symptoms are itching, burning, watering and
redness of the eyes
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Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
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Usually these are a part of hay fever and the cause
is usually pollen
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The triggering agent is usually histamine
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Allergy tests are not usually helpful
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Perennial allergic conjunctivitis
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Similar to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
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Severely allergic children
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Atopic keratoconjnctivitis
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Occurs in adults
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