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The allergic reaction, which appears in the eyes, is relatively common. It usually occurs together with the allergic common cold; through it rarely appears in the exe area only. Not for all the symptoms, which are regarded as the “red eyes”, the term allergy is correct. In addition to the reaction to the external irritation – the contact with the essential matter or dust, the infections and autoimmune disease can be taken into consideration, as well. The most common eye allergic disease is the allergic conjunctivitis – i.e. the pinkeye, which cover 25% of the population.

The conjunctiva is a thin phlegmy membrane, which covers the eye (the front side), the eyelash from the inner side hence it forms the so called eye conjunctiva bag. Since it is “stuffed” by the lymphocytes, eosinofilms and mastocytes it is a tissue, which the allergic reaction can appear in.

 

What are the allergic pink eye symptoms?

Usually the symptoms appear in different intensity, yet not all the symptoms appear at the same time. The common allergic conjunctivitis symptoms include the following:

● eye itch

● red eyes (red blood vessels)

● sore eyes

● lachrymation, often very intensive

● light sensitivity

The most typical symptom is the eye itch. The photophobia relates to the tingling feelings in the eyes during the increased light intensity. As for the unpleasant pinkeye side effects, the patients describe the sore eyes as having their eyes sprinkled with the sand. However, the eye does not hurt and if it does it is not the allergy. The allergic conjunctivitis can be distinguished according to the duration and season, in which it appears, into seasonal and perennial.

The seasonal is initiated by the pollen allergens and in most cases it accompanies the allergic common cold. Often the eyes symptoms appear at first, followed by the developing common cold. The symptoms can be observed on both eyes. However, their seriousness can differ – one eye can itch more than the other, and so on. While having only one inflamed eye, the disease can not be regarded as the allergic conjunctivitis.

The perennial allergic conjunctivitis is caused by the year – long appearing allergen contact – the mites, animal epithelium, moulds, which often occur together with the atopic eczema or even the asthma and sometimes is combined with the common cold. In most cases the inflammation gets worse during the pollen season. The conjunctivitis can be combined with the cornea inflammation - in this case we talk about the keratoconjunctivitis, which is more serious.

The vernal conjunctivitis has its name delivered from the fact that it appears in the spring time. Its development is regarded more serious. In addition to the common symptoms –itching, burning and shedding tears, the eye reacts with the megascopic protuberance – the capillaries. This inflammation can have complications, which can lead to the lost ob the patient’s sight. It can spread on the eye cornea and hence reduce the eye defensiveness to such a degree that the infection can start, as well.

The vernal conjunctivitis affects usually the children and the young population. The adults are affected by it only rare. The conjunctivitis is directly caused by the contact lens material, probably “in cooperation with “the mechanic eye irritation, hence as the contact lens started to be worn, the conjunctivitis has been spread. The gigantic papillary conjunctivitis – as this disease is called – is developing gradually and is a result of the intolerance of the lens, which can not be bear anymore. If we suspect any kind of illness disease in the eye, the ophthalmologic examination will be necessary. Do not try to treat these symptoms alone without an eye specialist.The allergic conjunctivitis therapy is connected with the allergic side effect therapy. It is based on the antihistamines – local and general.

Our market offers following preparations: levokabasine – LIVOSTIN, aselastine – ALLERGODIL, lodoxamide – ALOMIDE. For a long lasting therapy, even local cromoglycates – CROMMOHEXAL are used. In the case of massive inflammation, the short or long lasting corticoids can be used after the ophthalmologist´ s decision.

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