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Allergic conjunctivitis: this is the latest in a series of articles that selects and advises on effective treatments and is relevant for nurses in any primary care setting who are prescribing for minor illnesses.(nurse prescribers)
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September 1, 2003
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ASSESS YOUR LEARNING NEEDS
* How might you differentiate between allergic and infective conjunctivitis?
* Which treatments for allergic conjunctivitis are available over the counter?
* Which treatments for allergic conjunctivitis are effective?
CONJUNCTIVITIS
The term conjunctivitis implies inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is a transparent surface covering the white of the eye. It can become inflamed due to infection, allergy or direct irritation. Allergic conjunctivitis represents around 15 per cent of all eye problems presenting in general practice and this is evenly divided between seasonal and perennial types. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis ...
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