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  • Title: [A systemic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of allergic conjunctivitis].
    Author: Ndoye PA, Ba EA, Wane AM, Sow A, Ndiaye MR, Wade A.
    Journal: Dakar Med; 2007; 52(1):13-6. PubMed ID: 19102085.
    Abstract:
    The diagnosis of allergic conjunctivis begins by a meticulous questioning emphasizing the existence of ocular itching, the way of evolution of the signs and allergic preceeding. The examination searchs after follicles and papillae of the conjunctiva who usually go with serous discharges, blepharitis and keratitis. So four clinical forms may be described the chronic conjunctivitis, the vernal kerato-conjunctivitis, the atopic conjunctivitis and the giganto-papillar conjunctivitis. For the treatment, all non specific signs of allergy must be eliminated, the focal infections also and allergic substance isolated. If evolution is worse, an antiallergic eye drop is given until the disappearance of all the physical signs. In the same time, steroids and anti H1 drugs must be avoided. In case of failure, the specialist in allergy will be helpful to exam the patient.
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