Oral second-generation antihistamines are considered first-line therapy for allergic rhinitis but are not indicated for nonallergic vasomotor rhinitis. 1 Intranasal antihistamines can also be ...

Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious, but other types of conjunctivitis, such as viral or bacterial, are. People can take steps to prevent transmission of the contagious types. These steps ...

Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Causes of bloodshot eyes include allergies, conjunctivitis, or glaucoma.Treatment for bloodshot eyes may involve antihistamines and eye drops.Signs to seek ...

Ignore the itch that begs to be scratched. While rubbing our eyes may seem like a harmless way to relieve itching or dryness, ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

Dextenza is not recommended for treating ocular itching with allergic conjunctivitis in children who require sedation for the insertion procedure. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded ...

Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, affects millions of Americans each year. This common eye condition can range from mildly irritating to seriously uncomfortable, depending on its cause and ...

Itchy, red and watery eyes are familiar symptoms for many people, especially during the spring and summer pollen season. Allergic conjunctivitis is a very common condition, but its hereditary ...

Allergic conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. A new large-scale genetic study shows that susceptibility to the disease is strongly linked to genes that regulate inflammation and ...

There are several OTC therapies available to combat allergic conjunctivitis. The topical ophthalmic H1 antihistamines have a more rapid onset of action than oral H1 antihistamines but require more ...