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  2. Conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the morning. [1] Swelling of the white part of the eye may also occur. [1] Itching is more common in cases due to allergies. [3] Conjunctivitis can affect one or both eyes. [1] The most common infectious causes in adults are viral, whereas in children bacterial causes predominate.

  3. Chemosis - Wikipedia

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    It is usually caused by allergies or viral infections, often inciting excessive eye rubbing. Chemosis is also included in the Chandler Classification system of orbital infections. If chemosis has occurred due to excessive rubbing of the eye, the first aid to be given is a cold water wash for eyes. [citation needed] Other causes of chemosis include:

  4. Allergic conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    These two eye conditions are mediated by mast cells. [2] [8] Nonspecific measures to ameliorate symptoms include cold compresses, eyewashes with tear substitutes, and avoidance of allergens. [2] Treatment consists of antihistamine, mast cell stabilizers, dual mechanism anti-allergen agents, or topical antihistamines. [2]

  5. Dry eye syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Several classes of medications (both prescription and OTC) have been hypothesized as a major cause of dry eye, especially in the elderly. Particularly, anticholinergic medications that also cause dry mouth are believed to promote dry eye. [25] Dry eye may also be caused by thermal or chemical burns, or (in epidemic cases) by adenoviruses.

  6. Adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    Adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis, also known as epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, is a contagious eye infection, a type of adenovirus disease caused by adenoviruses. [1] It typically presents as a conjunctivitis with a sudden onset of a painful red eye, watery discharge and feeling that something is in the eye. [3]

  7. Yes, Your Face Mask Can Irritate Your Eyes: 6 Solutions from ...

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    The researchers say that eye practitioners report an “increase in ocular irritation and dryness among regular mask users.” Eye doctors have some tips to solve those irritating, and potentially ...

  8. Ketotifen - Wikipedia

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    Ketotifen is an antihistamine medication and a mast cell stabilizer used to treat allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis, asthma, and urticaria (hives).Ketotifen is available in ophthalmic (eye drops or drug-eluting contact lenses) and oral (tablets or syrup) forms: the ophthalmic form relieves eye itchiness and irritation associated with seasonal allergies, while the oral form helps ...

  9. Trump supporters who sat onstage during Arizona rally ... - AOL

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    Rodriguez claimed she started experiencing eye irritation when she exited the venue following the nearly 80-minute speech. ... it hurts a lot to open my eyes. I have this cold cloth I put on and ...