Do you have these symptoms? Frequent itchy eyes, swollen eyes, watery eyes, sticky eye mucus, or what is known as “allergic conjunctivitis”. Although this symptom is not severe, if left untreated, it can be annoying and may cause unexpected abnormalities in the eye area. In this article, โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที, a leader in  anti-aging medicine , will introduce you to the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis that most Thais experience, along with recommendations for treatment for allergic conjunctivitis. Anyone who has the symptoms we mentioned above must follow this article to the end.

What are allergic conjunctivitis symptoms?

Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused. By the body’s reaction to external stimuli such as dust mites, pollen, animal hair, and dust. Allergic conjunctivitis affects 10-20% of people and if left untreated can lead to severe vision loss.

What causes allergic conjunctivitis ?

The causes of allergic conjunctivitis can be divided into 3 main causes as follows:

1. Seasonal allergies are allergic reactions that occur in response to weather conditions and tend to occur repeatedly around the same time each month.
2. Allergic to various substances such as dust mites, food, pollen, animal hair, stuffed animals, cosmetics, etc.
3. Contact lens allergy may be caused by wearing contact lenses for a long time. Or wearing unclean contact lenses. Large lumps are often found on the conjunctiva. 

Characteristics of allergic conjunctivitis

1. Inflammation is only in the conjunctiva and does not affect the cornea.

• Acute Allergic Conjunctivitis – Acute allergic reaction within 24 hours, caused by direct contact with an allergen, such as animal dander or pollen.
• Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis – Allergies that occur according to the season and weather conditions
• Perential Allergic Conjunctivitis – Allergic symptoms occur throughout the year. May be caused by exposure to allergens such as dust mites, animal hair, or mold.

2. There is inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea.

• Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) – A seasonal allergic conjunctivitis that occurs most often in boys ages 5-20 and is most common between the ages of 11-13.
• Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis (ATC) – Common in adults aged 40-50 years, it tends to come and go and is often accompanied by atopic dermatitis or asthma.
• Giant Papillary Keratoconjunctivitis (GPC) – occurs in people who wear contact lenses for long periods of time, causing changes in the cells of the eye’s surface.

Treatment guidelines for allergic conjunctivitis

For treatment guidelines for allergic conjunctivitis, patients must undergo a thorough examination by an ophthalmologist to determine the exact cause and select the correct treatment method. The treatment methods for allergic conjunctivitis are as follows:

1. Avoid allergens and avoid contact with foreign substances or chemicals. 
2. Avoid wearing contact lenses for long periods of time or using substandard contact lenses.
3. Wear glasses to prevent dust mites or pollen from touching your eyes.
4. Use antihistamines or other anti-inflammatory drops as directed by your ophthalmologist.
5. Use artificial tears regularly, preferably non-preservative.
6. See an ophthalmologist for treatment. The ophthalmologist will prescribe eye drops to reduce inflammation. They are divided into two groups: steroids, which are effective at reducing inflammation but should not be used for a long time, and non-steroidal drugs, which are effective at reducing inflammation but not as effective as steroids and can be used for a long time.