Definition & Etiology
Definition
Painless red eye condition occurring due to allergies
Prevalence
40% of the world’s population is affected
30-70% of allergic rhinitis patients have conjunctivitis/rhinoconjunctivitis
Etiology
Types:
- Atopic
- Vernal: Hot environments, more common in boys
- Giant papillary: micro trauma from contact lens use Perennial
- Seasonal