Allergic conjunctivitis

Question 1

features of allergic conjunctivitis

Answer 1

Bilateral symptoms
- conjunctival erythema
- conjunctival swelling (chemosis)

• itch is prominent
• seasonal or perennial
• history of atopy

Question 2

Management of AC

Answer 2

• topical or systemic antihistamine (1st line)
• sodium cromoglicate and nedocromil (2nd line)