Symptoms of Allergic Conjunctivitis
Disease description:
After getting off work today and returning home, I suddenly felt my eyes were very itchy. After rubbing them, I looked in the mirror and noticed redness. Upon visiting the hospital, the doctor diagnosed me with allergic conjunctivitis. What are the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis?
Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by allergens, with diverse and significant manifestations. The main symptoms include:
1. **Itchy eyes**: As the most typical symptom, itchy eyes often cause patients to rub their eyes or blink frequently, especially at night or after exposure to allergens.
2. **Conjunctival hyperemia**: Dilation of superficial conjunctival blood vessels leads to diffuse redness of the eye, which is a vascular response caused by the allergic reaction.
3. **Increased secretions**: Patients with allergic conjunctivitis often experience increased eye secretions, which are usually mucous or watery in nature and may cause a sticky sensation in the eyes.
4. **Photophobia and tearing**: Some patients may become more sensitive to light, experiencing photophobia, accompanied by excessive tearing.
5. **Eyelid swelling**: The eyelids may swell due to the allergic reaction, further aggravating ocular discomfort and sometimes affecting vision.
6. **Other discomforts**: Such as a foreign body sensation or dryness, which are also common symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.
If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly for targeted treatment.