Hay Fever Conjunctivitis

For seasonal allergic rhinitis see separate guidelines.

Hay fever conjunctivitis. Most cases are due to pollen and occur in the hay fever season. It is caused by the bodys reaction to certain substances it is allergic to such as Pollen from trees plants grasses and weeds. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis hay fever conjunctivitis and year-round or perennial allergic conjunctivitis atopic conjunctivitis atopic keratoconjunctivitis are the most common types of allergic reaction in the eyes.

Hay fever is the term given to the allergic reaction many people suffer from pollen which are tiny particles found on plants. If youre not sure its conjunctivitis. When pollen comes into contact with the cells that line a persons eyes mouth nose and throat it can trigger an allergic reaction.

Allergic Conjunctivitis Allergic conjunctivitis is common in people who have other signs of allergic disease such as hay fever asthma and eczema. Seasonal conjunctivitis occurs at the same time each year. Also known as allergic rhinitis or nasal allergies hay fever can be seasonal perennial year-long or occupational.

Differential Diagnoses of hay fever conjunctivitis. Symptoms tend to last a few weeks each year and may vary with the pollen count. For perennialnon-seasonal allergic rhinitis see separate guidelines.

Allergic conjunctivitis is quite common. If eyes are red and feel gritty the conjunctivitis is also usually contagious. Topical antihistamine decongestant drops Systemic antihistamines if necessary for systemic disease Refer refractory cases.

Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis or allergic rhinoconjunctivitis is also known as hay fever. Hay fever asthma eczema Contact allergy. The conjunctiva is susceptible to irritation from allergens especially during hay fever season.