Table 1 Other ocular allergic subtypes and their main characteristics
Ocular allergy subtype | Demographics and/or associations | Primary symptoms and signs |
|---|---|---|
Male predominance, 30–50 years of age Perennial, with potential exacerbation in the winter months Association with atopic dermatitis of the eyelids | Severe ocular itching (ocular surface, eyelids) Tearing, burning, photophobia, mucous discharge Significant hyperemia and edema of the conjunctiva (chronic inflammation) Corneal scarring, neovascularization Trantas’ dots Large cobblestone papillae on superior tarsus and/or limbus (chronic inflammation) | |
Male predominance, 3–25 years of age Associated with atopy in 50% | Severe ocular itching Photophobia, tearing mucous discharge Trantas’ dots (limbal form) Large cobblestone papillae on superior tarsus and/or limbus (chronic inflammation) Corneal ulcer (shield) may form in severe cases |