Ocular allergic disorders: disease entities and differential diagnoses.
Ocular allergic disorders are common but often misdiagnosed and not adequately treated. Patients with these conditions may present to a variety of professionals-pharmacists, general practitioners, allergists, dermatologists, and ophthalmologists. This article describes the spectrum of disorders classified as ocular allergy and outlines pathogenetic mechanisms underlying the various disorders. This forms the basis for a rational approach to management strategies.
Berdy
Gregg J
GJ
Ophthalmology Associates, 12990 Manchester Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63131, USA. gregg.berdy@youreyedoc.com
Berdy
Susan S
SS
D000485:Allergens / Q000276:immunology; D003233:Conjunctivitis, Allergic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology*; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000097:blood; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000276:immunology
D000485:Allergens; D007073:Immunoglobulin E