|Articles|August 15, 2013

Key trends show eye allergies frequent

Recent data show that although ocular allergies are common, the majority of sufferers do not seek medical help beyond over-the-counter drugs.

Take-Home

Recent data show that although ocular allergies are common, the majority of sufferers do not seek medical help beyond over-the-counter drugs.

 

By Emily Schoemmell and Paul Gomes; Special to Ophthalmology Times

Ocular symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis are common and quite often interfere with quality of life for allergic individuals.

To date, there is a paucity of national and international data evaluating the prevalence of ocular allergies within adult populations. As the worldwide population grows, so does interest in gathering and understanding how our allergic conjunctivitis sufferers get by daily.

Concerns

One underlying concern is the high number of individuals who experience allergic eye symptoms, but fail to seek medical attention.

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