Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva is known as conjunctivitis. The present study was conducted to assess cases of allergic conjunctivitis in tertiary care centre. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 108 patients of both genders. A careful examination was performed in all patients. Symptoms such as tearing, photophobia, redness, watering, foreign body sensation etc. were analyzed. Results: Out of 108 patients, males were 48 and females were 60. Seasonal AC was seen in 20 males and 27 females and Perennial AC was seen in 28 males and 33 females. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Tearing was seen in 98, photophobia in 54, watering in 83 and redness in 106 patients. Conclusion: The most common findings were tearing, photophobia, watering eyes and redness.
Key words: Allergic conjunctivitis, tearing, photophobia
Corresponding author: Dr. Saurabh Baiswar, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences Barabanki U.P., India
This article may be cited as:  Baiswar S. Assessment of cases of allergic conjunctivitis- A clinical study. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;4(4):214-216.