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| Allergic Conjunctivitis |   Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis (PAC) can spring up year-round and is frequently caused by pet or animal dander, dust mites, feathers, and other like substances. Even though this type of conjunctivitis can occur all year long, the symptoms may be more severe during seasonal changes. The symptoms are very analogous to those of the seasonal form.
This type of allergic conjunctivitis can be also treated by OTC and prescription medications. You may also avoid pet/animal dander and feathers to reduce the chances of “attacks.” The use of an air cleaner indoors can also afford relief from irritants which may lead to this allergic reaction.
Even though untreated bouts of seasonal or perennial allergic conjunctivitis rarely conduct to long-term complications, they can cause serious problems with other parts of the eye. One can develop an irritation of the iris, or colored part, of the eye. Please seek suitable treatment for both of these.
Vernal Conjunctivitis is a chronic form of conjunctivitis which strikes you most frequently during the spring and fall seasons. It can lead to permanent damage to one's vision, making it one of the two most dangerous forms of allergic conjunctivitis.
This form of conjunctivitis is more likely to affect males than females. It has both allergic and non-allergic forms. An eye-care specialist who also specializes in allergies should be able to identify and treat this form of conjunctivitis most effectively.
Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis is a form of allergic conjunctivitis which is related to atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) of the eyelids and face. The symptoms include those of seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis, as well as a stringy or ropy discharge from the eyes.
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