Allergic conjunctivitis

Acute allergic conjunctivitis is a common condition caused by an acute conjunctivas reaction to an environmental allergen, usually pollen. It is typically seen in younger children after playing outside in spring or summer. It usually presents with itching and watery discharge and redness of the eye.
There are two types a seasonal variant and a variant that lasts all year. Treatment is aimed at controlling symptoms and preventing recurrences. A wide variety of medications are used form symptomatic relief ranging from eye-drops to oral antihistaminic. The disease is usually a chronic one that may last for years and prolonged follow-up to stave off complications.