Allergic Conjuctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an infectious or non-infectious inflamation of the conjunctiva. There are many different types of conjunctivitis but the three most common are allergic, bacterial or viral.
Allergic types are caused by allergies or seasonal conditions and bacterial types are caused by bacteria.
Treatment will vary based on the cause. If allergic an anti-histamine drop or mast-cell stabilizer drop will be prescribed. This will prevent watering, itching and redness. If the conjunctivitis is bacterial then antibiotics will be prescribed. This will prevent any redness and discharge. If the case is viral then a cold-compress will be recommended and occasionaly a mild steriod drop will be prescribed to stop any redness or watery eyes.
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