If you or your child notice redness of the mucous membrane of the eye, it is possible that you have allergic conjunctivitis. The disease is extremely unpleasant and dangerous. The reasons for its appearance can be different: a predisposition to allergic reactions to a particular irritant, excessive use of household chemicals, the effect of certain medications.
Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory process that occurs in the conjunctival membrane of the eye. Very often, this pathology is diagnosed at a young age and in children. It should be noted that the signs of the disease appear immediately, that is, immediately after contact with the allergen. As for the symptomatology, it is quite simple: rapid redness of the conjunctiva, sensation of itching and pain in the eye, photophobia, lacrimation. It is difficult for the patient to open his eyes and watch. It should be noted that unilateral inflammation is extremely rare. More often both eyes are affected.
Allergic conjunctivitis may also be accompanied by additional infection of the eye. This occurs if the treatment is incorrect or absent altogether. It should be noted that the disease can have both chronic and acute course. Treatment of this pathology is mandatory. It begins with a visit to an ophthalmologist and therapist (pediatrician).
If after the examination you are diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis, medications should be prescribed with an antihistamine effect, for example, the medicines Cetrin, Claritin, Telfast and others. The doctor should prescribe their dosage. The average course of treatment is usually 2 weeks, although there are exceptions. In certain cases, medication is given in courses with a specific rest period. Treatment should be comprehensive, that is, tablets alone are not enough to eliminate the symptoms. It is also necessary to use some types of eye drops or ointments.
Allergic conjunctivitis is also treated with topical drugs (Allergodil and others). The doctor must take into account the compatibility of all prescribed medicines. In an extremely difficult situation, stronger drugs are prescribed, which must be used for a long time.
If you have allergic conjunctivitis, drugs can be used quite often - up to 4 times a day. The duration of use of any medicine should be determined by the doctor. Self-medication in this case cannot be dealt with, since the consequences can be quite complex. In some cases, hospital procedures are required.
After eliminating the symptoms, you need to carefully monitor your health. Try to find out the cause of the allergy and avoid meeting the irritant again. In extreme cases, always have antihistamines with you . Often the patient is prescribed specific immunotherapy. However, it should be prescribed by an allergist.