Allergic Conjunctivitis

Allergic Conjunctivitis
		SYMPTOMS	Itch \| Watery discharge
		SIGNS	Conjunctival papillae \| Chemosis \| Conjunctival injection \| Watery discharge
		WORK-UP	Thorough history. Slit lamp examination
		TREATMENT
			Cool compresses. Avoidance of allergen(s)
			Topical anti-allergy drops: Pataday 1 gtt OU qAM \| Zaditor 1 gtt OU bid \| Alrex 1 gtt OU qid
		FOLLOW-UP	Two weeks
		ADDITIONAL LAB \| TESTS	If severe, could consider an allergy panel.
		ETIOLOGY	A number of allergens can cause allergic conjunctivitis
		DIFFERENTIAL DX	Giant papillary conjunctivitis \| Vernal keratoconjunctivitis \| Atopic keratoconjunctivitis \| Dry eye syndrome \| Episcleritis
		NOTES	None