Ocular allergy overview.
The prevalence of ocular allergy clearly is underappreciated and has been under diagnosed and undertreated. The ocular symptoms associated with the most common ocular allergy conditions, such as seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis, are twice as likely to affect the allergy sufferer rather than nasal symptoms alone. The differential diagnosis of conjunctivitis is quite broad, with the most common forms associated with allergies, infections, and hormones. There are common features and some discerning features that, with a good history and examination, may provide a more focused and appropriate management.
Bielory
Leonard
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Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, 90 Bergen Street, DOC Suite 4700, Newark, NJ 07103, USA. bielory@umdnj.edu
D000485:Allergens / Q000276:immunology*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology
D000485:Allergens