Symptoms & Signs
Symptoms may be seasonal and can include:
* Red eyes
* Dilated vessels in the clear tissue covering white of the eye
* Intense itching or burning eyes
* Puffy eyelids, especially in the morning
* Tearing (watery eyes)
* Stringy eye discharge
Diagnosis & Tests
Your doctor may look for the following:
* Certain white blood cells, called eosinophils, in scrapings, secretions, or discharge
* Small, raised bumps on the inside of the eyelids (papillary conjunctivitis)
* Positive skin test for suspected allergens (See: Allergy testing)
Allergic conjunctivitis: Overview & Causes
Allergic conjunctivitis: Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
Allergic conjunctivitis: Treatment
Review Date : 8/22/2008
Reviewed By : Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Reviewed By : Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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