Euro Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery

Drugs to Treat Allergic Conjunctivitis

Approximately 25% of the population is affected by allergic conjunctivitis. An allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory ocular condition caused by exposure to allergens, bacteria, and viruses.  Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a tissue that keeps the eyelid and eyeball moist. An overreactive immune system causes allergic symptoms by activating mast cells and, in turn, releasing histamine.  These include seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, perennial allergic conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, contact hypersensitivity reactions, giant papillary conjunctivitis, and atopic keratoconjunctivitis. Surgical intervention may be necessary in severe allergic conjunctivitis cases. Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with the following medications