Conjunctivitis H10.9

Allergic, toxic or infectious conjunctivitis. Also occurring as an accompanying symptom of dermatoses, e.g. erythema exsudativum multiforme, Reiter's syndrome, pemphigus vulgaris.

Allergic conjunctivitis is a classic type I allergy in which the antigen-antibody reaction immediately releases inflammatory mediators such as histamine, which leads to an increase in capillary permeability with lacrimation, foreign body sensation, stinging, burning and photophobia.

"Red eye" by intensified injection of the conjunctival vessels. Increased aqueous, mucous or purulent secretion. photophobia, tears. In case of keratoconjunctivitis: crampy eyelid closure.