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Table 3 Ocular examination findings of allergic conjunctivitis [15]

From: A contemporary look at allergic conjunctivitis

Ocular structure

Associated findings

Lids/lashes

Lid hyperemia/edema

Ptosis

Allergic ‘shiner’

Tears

Watery, occasionally mucoid

Bulbar conjunctiva

Superficial injection

Chemosis (if severe, may cause ‘hour glass’ appearance)

Palpebral conjunctiva

Injection

Inferior or superior papillae (on lid eversion)

Cornea

Clear