Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious, but other types of conjunctivitis, such as viral or bacterial, are. People can take steps to prevent transmission of the contagious types. These steps ...

It might be tempting to self-diagnose, but the symptoms of ‘pink eye’ are associated with several conditions. It’s best to consult a healthcare professional who can determine the exact cause and ...

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 ...

Pollen counts have been high and will continue for weeks. Symptoms include watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion.

Spring means beautiful flowers, fragrant lilacs – and lots of tree pollen coating cars and setting off sneezing, wheezing and ...

Antibiotics may help treat pink eye due to a bacterial infection. They are ineffective in treating the viral and allergic forms of pink eye. Pinkeye, sometimes called conjunctivitis, does not always ...

There are several different common forms of allergic conjunctivitis: seasonal, perennial, vernal, and atopic, in addition to more rare forms. While seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC) does have the ...

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 ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

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 ...

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 ...

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