DEFINITIONS

Red eye allergy is an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by an allergic reaction.

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 last a minute or longer. Approximately 20% of people have high levels of red eye allergy.

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

Vernal Red eye is a form of red eye allergy is more serious where the cause is unknown. The condition is most common in boys, especially those younger than 10 years who have eczema, asthma, or seasonal allergies. Vernal red eyes usually recurs 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 allergic red eyes quickly become the itching and burning sensation in both eyes. Although usually the same, at times, one eye may be more infected than the other eye. Conjunctiva becomes red, and sometimes swollen conjunctiva, causing the surface of the eyeball was chubby so many people feel disturbed. In seasonal red eyes and sustainable, so much the thin watery feces. This view is rarely affected.

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

Diagnosis

The doctor recognized by the red eye allergies and symptoms characteristic appearance.

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 overcome the symptoms. Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory corticosteroid had better, but they should not be used for more than a few weeks without the inherent observations because they may cause an increase in eye pressure (glaucoma), cataracts, and increased risk of eye infections. Recently, eye drops that can inhibit the effects of spending and cause swelling as azelastine, nedocromil, and pemirolast, was used well.