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 ...

2. Never rub your eyes: “It may feel instinctive, but rubbing your eyes makes things worse,” says Dr David. “It increases ...

Allergic conjunctivitis and ocular allergy comprise a spectrum of immune-mediated disorders that primarily affect the ocular surface, resulting in symptoms such as itching, redness, tearing and, in ...

Allergic conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. A new large-scale genetic study shows that susceptibility to the disease is strongly linked to genes that regulate inflammation and ...

A 10-year study of cultures obtained between 1994 and 2003 from patients with bacterial conjunctivitis found a threefold increase in resistance to ciprofloxacin for gram-positive pathogens (11.7% to ...

Itchy, red and watery eyes are familiar symptoms for many people, especially during the spring and summer pollen season. Allergic conjunctivitis is a very common condition, but its hereditary ...

In allergic conjunctivitis, these symptoms are usually present in both eyes (not always equally). See your ophthalmologist (a doctor and surgeon who is trained to treat eye conditions), optometrist ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An online survey found significant links between allergic conjunctivitis symptoms and poor sleep quality. Future ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . TriNetX data showed significantly increased risk for keratoconus and corneal erosion in patients with allergic ...

Pneumococcal conjunctivitis is a bacterial eye infection that causes symptoms such as redness, discharge, and crusting of the eyelids. It is caused by a type of bacterium called Streptococcus ...

Dr Ajoy Mohan, medical director, Malabar Maxivision Eye Hospital, Eranjipalam, explains causes, symptoms and prevention tips ...

With summer temperatures rising in Mumbai, doctors are observing an increase in eye-related problems such as conjunctivitis ...