Managing ocular allergy in resource-poor settings
Ocular allergy is a common inflammatory condition seen almost daily at the outpatient clinic. It occurs because the ocular surface is exposed to a variety of allergens, making it susceptible to allergic reactions. The hallmark of the disease is itching, and the clinical symptoms and signs are bilate...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London
2017-02-01
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| Series: | Community Eye Health Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.cehjournal.org/article/managing-ocular-allergy-in-resource-poor-settings/ |
| Summary: | Ocular allergy is a common inflammatory condition seen almost daily at the outpatient clinic. It occurs because the ocular surface is exposed to a variety of allergens, making it susceptible to allergic reactions. The hallmark of the disease is itching, and the clinical symptoms and signs are bilateral and vary according to individual cases. |
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| ISSN: | 0953-6833 0953-6833 |