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2. Allergic conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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   Eye with mild allergic conjunctivitis. The ocular allergic response is a cascade of events that is coordinated by mast cells. [7] Beta chemokines such as eotaxin and MIP-1 alpha have been implicated in the priming and activation of mast cells in the ocular surface. When a particular allergen is present, sensitization takes place and prepares ...

3. 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 ...

4. Conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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   Conjunctivitis may also be caused by allergens such as pollen, perfumes, cosmetics, smoke, [25] [unreliable medical source?] dust mites, Balsam of Peru, [26] or eye drops. [27] The most frequent cause of conjunctivitis is allergic conjunctivitis and it affects 15% to 40% of the population. [ 28 ]

5. The Best Eye Drops for Allergy Relief - AOL

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   One of the benefits of eye drops for allergic eye symptoms is that “they have a quick onset of action,” explains Courtney Jackson Blair, M.D., vice president of the Greater Washington Allergy ...

6. Naphazoline/pheniramine - Wikipedia

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   Side effects may include allergic reactions, eye pain, and dilated pupils. [ 2 ] [ 4 ] [ 3 ] It is unclear if use in pregnancy is safe. [ 1 ] Nephazoline works by resulting in constriction of blood vessels thus decreasing redness while pheniramine works by blocking the effects of histamine to stop itching.

7. Olopatadine - Wikipedia

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   Olopatadine is an active ingredient in eye drops designed to alleviate allergic conjunctivitis, a condition characterized by itchy, red, and watery eyes. It is intended to serve as a superior alternative to eye drops that contain corticosteroids. By utilizing olopatadine, the goal is to minimize the side effects associated with corticosteroids.