Allergic conjunctivitis – introduction and practical management for primary care

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Allergic conjunctivitis – introduction and practical management for primary care

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A high proportion of patients with allergies presents with ocular symptoms; this article aims to give an overview of the types of allergic eye disease and some practical guidelines for managing the more common presentations

Allergies are a common cause of conjunctivitis. Most cases do not cause lasting harm, but severe allergic disease can pose a threat to vision. Atopic