A Comprehensive Literature Review of Allergic Conjunctivitis

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Abstract

Allergic disease is a complex disease caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Allergic diseases are on the rise, affecting about 30% to 40% of the world's population. In addition to a decrease in quality of life, this disease can affect thesocial and economic. This study aims to determine the concept of allergic conjunctivitis and its current management. Results: Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory response of the conjunctiva to allergens such as pollen, environmental antigens (eg dust), and animal dander. Conclusion: Allergic diseases can be managed strategically, both non-pharmacologically and pharmacologically. Pharmacological use is usually preferred when non-pharmacological methods prove ineffective or insufficient in reducing allergy symptoms. Topical therapy consists of combination drugs such as antihistamines and vasoconstrictors, or antihistamines with mast cell stabilizing properties. The first are vasoconstrictors that target eye redness and antihistamines that target allergy symptoms.

Keywords: Allergic Conjunctivitis, Concept, Drugs

Keywords:

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Concept, Drugs

DOI

https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v12i1-S.5300

Author Biography

Nugraha Wahyu Cahyana, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Jember University, Jember, East Java, Indonesia

Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Jember University, Jember, East Java, Indonesia

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2022-02-15
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Cahyana NW. A Comprehensive Literature Review of Allergic Conjunctivitis. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2022 Feb. 15 [cited 2026 Apr. 30];12(1-S):147-50. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/5300

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Cahyana NW. A Comprehensive Literature Review of Allergic Conjunctivitis. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2022 Feb. 15 [cited 2026 Apr. 30];12(1-S):147-50. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/5300