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Allergic eye diseases in children

Creator: Irina YAREMCHUK
Published: 2012-05-22T22:07:39+00:00
Keywords: Allergic eye diseases in children

Medical expert of the article

Dr. Binyamin Shalev

Ophthalmologist

Alexey Kryvenko, Medical Reviewer, Editor
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025

All Allergic1 eye diseases have characteristic common symptoms.

Itching. This is the most specific and constant symptom, present in all cases of the disease.
Redness of the eye.
Mucous discharge.

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Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (hay fever)

Seasonal exacerbations accompanied by redness of the eyeball.
Allergic rhinitis.
The presence of specific allergens (pollen, etc.) that provoke exacerbations.
A fast start.
Swelling of the eyelids.
Chemosis.
Eye injection, mucous discharge.
Family history.

Chronic atrophic conjunctivitis and keratoconjunctivitis

Itching.
Redness.
Burning sensation.
Lacrimation.
Mucous discharge.
More typical for older children.
Often associated with eczema.
In some cases, they are combined with keratitis.

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Treatment of allergic eye diseases

Decongestants.
Antihistamine drops.
General antihistamine therapy.
Sodium chromoglycate in the form of drops or ointment.
Lodoxamide.
Ice compresses for acute symptoms.