What is allergic conjunctivitis?

Allergic conjunctivitis is characterized as an allergic reaction to pollen, dander, mold, or other allergy-causing substances. The whites of the eye and the tissue lining the eyelids become irritated, reddened, swollen and inflamed.

How do members experience allergic conjunctivitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with allergic conjunctivitis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for allergic conjunctivitis*

Who has allergic conjunctivitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 1
30s 6
40s 4
50s 2
60s 0
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 10