ConjunctivitisH10.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

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

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer