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Allergic conjunctivitis Screenshot_20200415-104627 (Pathophysiology…
Allergic conjunctivitis
Definition
Eye inflamation due to allergies
Causes
Household dust
Pollen
Mold spores
Animal dander
Chemical scents
Symptoms
Red eye
Lacrimation
Irritatation
Trantas sports
Cobblestones
Mucus build up
Watery burning eye
Diagnostic procedures
Allergy skin test
Blood tests
Scrapping
Pathophysiology
Allergic conjunctivitis is an immunoglobin mediated hypersensitivity reaction
And reaultant mast cells
To direct contact with allergen to ocular phase
Delaying the phase of reaction by inflamatory madiators
There's an IgE mediated hypersensitivity and
And T cell involvement in the process
Atopic keratoconjuctivitis appears to be combination
Of dilayed type and immediate hypersensitivity
To an ocular allergen exposure
Causing damage to the epithelial tissue
And allow deep exposure to allergens
To provide immunological responce
Nursing management
Discourage rubbing of eyes
Encourage eye bath for bathing eyes
Administer anti-allergen drops
Avoid the cause of alergy
Treatment
Anti histamines
Steroid eye drops
Steroid injections
Cromolyn sodium 4% eye drops
Lodoxamide 0,1% eye drops
Health education
Close windows when the pollen count is high
Keep your home dust free
Use indoor air purifier
Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals
