Leonard Bielory1. 1. Department of Medicine, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey 07103, USA. Bielory@umdnj.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To provide a clinical overview of the types of conjunctivitis that are encountered by practicing clinical allergist-immunologists. DATA SOURCES: Published literature in peer reviewed journals found in the National Library of Medicine (PubMed) database using the keywords ocular allergy and/or allergic conjunctivitis. STUDY SELECTION: Studies related to ocular allergy and/or allergic conjunctivitis were selected for inclusion in this review. RESULTS: Four clinical scenarios are presented that mimic frequently encountered inflammatory disorders that present as red eyes. CONCLUSIONS: The signs and symptoms associated with the various inflammatory conditions affecting the conjunctiva often overlap and need to be differentiated to maximize care for patients with conjunctivitis.
OBJECTIVE: To provide a clinical overview of the types of conjunctivitis that are encountered by practicing clinical allergist-immunologists. DATA SOURCES: Published literature in peer reviewed journals found in the National Library of Medicine (PubMed) database using the keywords ocular allergy and/or allergic conjunctivitis. STUDY SELECTION: Studies related to ocular allergy and/or allergic conjunctivitis were selected for inclusion in this review. RESULTS: Four clinical scenarios are presented that mimic frequently encountered inflammatory disorders that present as red eyes. CONCLUSIONS: The signs and symptoms associated with the various inflammatory conditions affecting the conjunctiva often overlap and need to be differentiated to maximize care for patients with conjunctivitis.