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Allergic conjunctivitis

Alternative Names: Conjunctivitis - allergic Treatment: The best treatment is avoiding exposure to the cause or allergen; unfortunately, this is not often practical. Discomfort can be relieved by applying cool compresses to the eyes or taking oral antihistamine preparations (many of these are available over-the-counter). Text Continues Below For episodes unrelieved by the above, treatment by the health care provider may be necessary. This may include: Administering topical ophthalmic antihistamine or anti-inflammatory drops Administering mild topical ophthalmic steroid preparations for severe reactions Expectations (prognosis): Treatment usually relieves the symptoms. However, the condition tends to recur if exposure to the offending agent continues. Complications: There are no serious complications; persistent discomfort is common. Calling your health care provider: Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you experience allergic conjunctivitis and it is unresponsive to home treatment.

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