A review of non-pharmacological and pharmacological management of seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis

The management of ocular allergy in community pharmacies in the United Kingdom

“…It was expected that the mystery shopper should have been asked about their brother's age, current medications, whether they were a contact lens wearer, ocular history, history of allergies, past treatments / examinations and symptoms in more detail such as severity, duration, unilateral or bilateral, seasonality, pain and any discharge. 4 Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel (Microsoft, USA). The study received Aston University ethics committee approval and the research conformed to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki.…”

T helper subsets in allergic eye disease

“…SAC occurs seasonally and is elicited by grass, trees, and weed pollens, while PAC occurs year round due to allergens such as dust mites and animal dander (1, 2). AKC and VKC can cause severe damage to the ocular surface, leading to corneal scarring and vision loss (3, 4). Giant papillary conjunctivitis constitutes a third category of ocular disease caused by repeated mechanical irritation, but no IgE-dependent allergic reaction occurs (5).…”

Seasonal and Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis

“…As cited earlier, patients with PAC are more likely to also have perennial rhinitis. 3 Topical vasoconstrictors, alone or in combination with antihistamines, may provide short-term relief, mainly in SAC. Without itching, the diagnosis of allergic conjunctivitis is suspect.…”

“…2 Several authors have emphasized that ocular allergies, especially SAC, are underdiagnosed, thus underestimating their true prevalence. 3 Although SAC and PAC are relatively mild conditions, rarely causing permanent visual impairment, their effects on the quality of life can be profound, with significant morbidity. 4 The seasonal incidence of SAC is closely related to the cycles of released plant-derived airborne allergens, or aeroallergens.…”