eye disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Treatment of Allergic Conjunctivitis
Eye drops and tear supplements Allergic conjunctivitis treatment includes anti-allergy eye drops. Using chilled tear supplements and cold compresses and avoiding known allergens can help reduce symptoms. Drops that have an antihistamine, such asketotifen, may be enough for mild cases. This medication can be bought without a prescription. Ifketotifenis insufficient, prescription antihistamine eye drops (such asolopatadineorcetirizine) or mast cell stabilizers (such asnedocromil) may be effective. An alternative option for chronic symptoms is topicalcyclosporine. , help relieve symptoms. Corticosteroid eye drops have more potent anti-inflammatory effects. However, these eye drops should not be used for more than a few weeks without close monitoring by an ophthalmologist (a medical doctor who specializes in the evaluation and treatment [surgical and nonsurgical] of eye disorders) because they may cause increased pressure in the eyes ( Glaucoma ), Antihistamines taken by mouth, such asfexofenadine,cetirizine, orhydroxyzine, may also be very helpful, especially when other areas of the body (for example, ears, nose, throat) are affected by the allergies. 