There are several OTC therapies available to combat allergic conjunctivitis. The topical ophthalmic H1 antihistamines have a more rapid onset of action than oral H1 antihistamines but require more ...
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VK) is a chronic, severe allergic condition affecting the eyes. The disease causes inflammation of the protective outer layer of the eye — the cornea — as well as the ...
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, bilateral, allergic condition primarily affecting children and young adults. It is a seasonal allergic inflammatory disease of the eye with episodes of ...
Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious, but other types of conjunctivitis, such as viral or bacterial, are. People can take steps to prevent transmission of the contagious types. These steps ...
Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Causes of bloodshot eyes include allergies, conjunctivitis, or glaucoma.Treatment for bloodshot eyes may involve antihistamines and eye drops.Signs to seek ...
Oral second-generation antihistamines are considered first-line therapy for allergic rhinitis but are not indicated for nonallergic vasomotor rhinitis. 1 Intranasal antihistamines can also be ...