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Immunopathology of Allergic Conjunctivitis

European Medical Journal, 2018
Allergic conjunctivitis is predominantly an immunoglobulin E-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to environmental allergens. Allergic diseases affect >30% of the world’s population, of which 40% report associated ocular manifestations. Cellular and soluble mediators play a major role in the pathophysiology of allergic conjunctivitis.
DeGaulle I. Chigbu, Bhawanjot K. Minhas
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Comparative analysis of safety and efficacy of Alcaftadine 0.25%, Olopatadine hydrochloride 0.2% and Bepotastine besilate 1.5% in allergic conjunctivitis

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021
Purpose: To compare the efficacy and safety of Alcaftadine 0.25%, Olopatadine hydrochloride 0.2%, and Bepotastine besilate 1.5% ophthalmic solutions in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. Methods: This is a prospective, observer-masked, comparative
Shruti Ayyappanavar, Sriya Sridhar, Kiran Kumar, C R Jayanthi, Suresh Babu Gangasagara, B L Sujatha Rathod, B Preethi, Preeti Mittal   +7 more
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Allergic conjunctivitis in Asia [PDF]

Asia Pacific Allergy, 2017
Allergic conjunctivitis (AC), which may be acute or chronic, is associated with rhinitis in 30%-70% of affected individuals, hence the term allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (AR/C). Seasonal and perennial AC is generally milder than the more chronic and persistent atopic and vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
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Ocular morbidity in children with allergic conjunctivitis: A rural-urban survey

Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2023
Background: Allergic conjunctivitis occasionally may result in some ocular morbidities. This ranges from innocuous to severe forms of ocular disorders. Aim: This study reports and compares ocular morbidities among children with ocular allergies living in
Valerie Nawem Ihinose Abiola, Mary Ogbenyi Ugalahi, Eniola Olubukola Cadmus, Aderonke Mojisola Baiyeroju   +3 more
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Apafant, a Potent Platelet-Activating Factor Antagonist, Blocks Eosinophil Activation and Is Effective in the Chronic Phase of Experimental Allergic Conjunctivitis in Guinea Pigs

Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2004
Platelet-activating factor (PAF) plays important roles in allergic reactions. In particular, there are many concerns about PAF, eosinophils, and the chronicity of allergic diseases.
Masatomo Kato, Kenji Imoto, Hideki Miyake, Tomoko Oda, Suguru Miyaji, Masatsugu Nakamura   +5 more
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Correlation between forkhead box P3 (rs3761548) gene polymorphism and serum interleukin13 as biomarkers of severity in Egyptian allergic conjunctivitis: a retrospective study

Frontiers in Allergy
IntroductionThe genetic variants that alter human Forkhead Box P3 (FOXP3) function may have a part in the establishment of allergic conjunctivitis. Our study aimed to evaluate the FOXP3 polymorphism, serum interleukin13 (IL13) and total immunoglobulin E (
Wesam A. Boghdady, Marwa A. Khairy, Ali G. Ali, Alia A. El Shahawy, Eman A. Abdelaziz, Aya A. El Shahawy, Fatma Z. Kamel   +6 more
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Assessment of Quality of Life and Coexistent Allergic Conjunctivitis in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis in Van Province

Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2014
Objective:In this study, we aimed to evaluate coexistent allergic conjunctivitis with allergic rhinitis in Van province and the patients’ quality of life in this region.Methods:A total of 94 patients who were admitted to the Otorhinolaryngology Clinics ...
Ayfer Ulçay Belgü, Yusuf Orhan Uçal, Asiye Ekinci, Meryem Güler Alış, Ömürsen Yıldırım, Denizhan Dizdarorhanucal@gmail.com   +5 more
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Therapeutic Efficacy of Topical Olopatadine 0.1% Versus Ketotifen Fumarate in Allergic Conjunctivitis

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2022
Objective: To compare the therapeutic efficacy of topical Olopatadine 0.1% versus Ketotifen Fumarate among the patients diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis at Armed forces institute of ophthalmology. Study Design: Prospective comparative study.
Farooq Ul Abidin, Muhammad Haroon Sarfraz, Hassaan Javaid, Asfandyar Khan, Summaya Khan, Haroon Javaid   +5 more
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Expression of TSLP and Downstream Molecules IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 on the Eye Surface of Patients with Various Types of Allergic Conjunctivitis

Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016
Background. The pathogenesis of allergic conjunctivitis has not been clearly established. Moreover, previous studies fail to consider human models of allergic conjunctivitis.
Xiaofen Zheng, Juan Yao, Bing Li
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IMMUNOPATHOLOGY OF ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS

European Medical Journal, 2020
Allergic conjunctivitis is predominantly an immunoglobulin E-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to environmental allergens. Allergic diseases affect >30% of the world’s population, of which 40% report associated ocular manifestations.
DeGaulle I. Chigbu, Bhawanjot K. Minhas
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