Allergic conjunctivitis
Keywords:
allergic conjunctivitis, hypersensitivity, diagnosis, treatmentAbstract
Introduction: allergic conjunctivitis is a group of diseases that affect the conjunctival surface and are associated with type I hypersensitivity reactions generated by various allergens to which the affected individual reacts, after sensitization to it.Objective: to review this disease in order to gather criteria and treatments and to guide in the integral management of this health problem.
Methods: a search was made with the keywords allergic conjunctivitis, hypersensitivity, diagnosis and treatment. Scientific journals were consulted in academic Google and in scientific literature databases.
Conclusions: allergic conjunctivitis is a worldwide public health problem and is a very frequent disease that increases its incidence in combination with an increase in atopy. The importance of a good control of the ocular allergic process lies in the impact it has on the quality of life of patients because it affects sleep, work and school activities, social interactions and the psychological state of the patient.
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