Diseases of the eyes (ophthalmology)

Pemphigus (vesicular vesicle) of conjunctiva: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Pemphigus of the conjunctiva is a chronic reactive disease.

Chronic conjunctivitis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Chronic conjunctivitis is conjunctivitis associated with refractive errors, diseases of the paranasal sinuses, and gastrointestinal tract with a chronic course.

Dry eye treatment

The main goal of dry eye treatment is to reduce discomfort and ensure optical preservation of the corneal surface, as well as to prevent damage to its structures. Several treatment methods can be used simultaneously.

What causes dry eyes?

The terms “dry eye” and “keratoconjunctivitis sicca” are synonymous.

Dry eyes (dry eye syndrome)

The main lacrimal glands produce approximately 95% of the aqueous component of tears, and the additional lacrimal glands of Krause and Wolfring produce 5%. Tear secretion can be either the main (constant) or a much more pronounced reflex production.

Contact conjunctivitis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

It is believed that most patients who wear contact lenses will at some point experience an allergic reaction of the conjunctiva: eye irritation, photophobia, discomfort when inserting the lens.

Medicated conjunctivitis

Allergic eye reactions caused by drugs, referred to as adverse drug reactions or "drug-induced eye disease" (drug-induced allergic conjunctivitis), are one of the most common manifestations of allergic eye damage.

Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis is the most common form of ocular and nasal allergy, which is a hypersensitivity reaction to certain antigens present in the air.

Pollinosis conjunctivitis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Among allergens of biological origin, pollen occupies a prominent place. In humans, it causes an allergic disease called hay fever.

Allergic conjunctivitis

Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory reaction of the conjunctiva to the effects of allergens. Allergic conjunctivitis occupies an important place in the group of diseases united by the general name "red eye syndrome", they affect about 15% of the population.