Allergic conjunctivitis

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Allergy symptoms

Conjunctivitis

Eye

Conjunctivitis - allergic

• May be seasonal
• Red eyes
• Dilated vessels in the conjunctiva (the clear membrane that covers the "white" of the eye)
• Intense itching or burning eyes
• Tearing (watery eyes)
• Puffy eyelids, especially in the morning
• Stringy eye discharge

Your doctor may look for the following:

• The presence of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in scrapings, secretions, or discharge
• A positive skin test for suspected allergens (see allergy testing)
• A pattern of small, raised bumps on the inside of the eyelids (papillary conjunctivitis)

Review Date: 09/01/2006
Reviewed By: Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.